Southeastern Engineering, Inc. is Hiring a Dog Walker / Cat Sitter Near Chicago, IL
Since 2005, has been an award-winning, five-star pet-care provider. We offer a positive environment, excellent pay, and employee-based positions with paid training. Please apply now to join our incredible dog-walking and cat-sitting team!
We are hiring for multiple roles. We have routes in Bucktown and Lakeview. We service Albany Park, Andersonville, Avondale, Bucktown, Buena Park, Edgewater, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, North Center, Old Town, Palmer Square, Ravenswood, Rosecoe Village, Wicker Park, Wrigleyville, Uptown, and nearby communities. A staff member is not expected to work in all of these areas
Our next staff member must be available four days every week, including Saturday and Sunday.
We prefer a candidate who is consistently available from 9am to 3pm, but additional earning opportunities will be available outside of those hours
Staff members will start with a lighter schedule, but after onboarding is complete, you can work 15-20 hours per week.
Starting pay for 30-minute visits is $12 (including travel compensation of $1.50 per visit), and the company average, excluding tips, is $13.69 per 30-minute visit.
The holiday rate is an additional $6 per visit (visits from late December to New Year's Day)
Regular performance reviews with compensation increases
100% of client gratuity. Most staff members earn an additional 10% of gross income in tips
Bonuses of $50 for client reviews on Yelp and Google
All supplies provided. Reimbursed parking, but the need to pay to park is limited
The responsibilities:
You will work independently, but our management team is ready to support you
We expect staff to go above and beyond with the pets in our care, clients, and the community.
Safety is our priority. You will be responsible for fostering a safe and positive walking environment for our clients' dogs
Follow detailed cat-care instructions provided by our clients.
After training, you are expected to be able to work with our mobile apps, Time to Pet and Slack
Contribute to the team effort by working as a team player. We are here to support each other
We practice time management to ensure on-time arrivals for all assigned visits. We often provide feedings and medications to our clients' pets.
The ideal candidate:
You are the person your friends call to care for their own dogs or cats
You are honest, kind, and professional
You have a good sense of humor and can smile with our pets!
You know how to get around Chicago. Please
Evenings are not required, but we will have special consideration for candidates with evening, weekend, and holiday availability
This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their professional experience with dogs. Many members of our staff were previously dog walkers with on-demand services, doggy daycare staff, dog groomers, or volunteers at a local shelter
Diversity and Equity Inclusion StatementWe have a zero-tolerance posture on discrimination and will fiercely protect and support our employees. We honor various identities that make individuals who they are while not emphasizing or treating any individual with preferential treatment based on identity. To preserve the dignity and well-being of our team, we value proactive, honest, and transparent communication to resolve any conflict and promote equity.Our Learn more about us on Powered by JazzHR gwMzyaROS4