What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Daycare Handler position at TOWN DOG?
Town Dog, located in Andover, MA, is a busy off-leash dog daycare, boarding & grooming facility that sees upwards of 90 dogs per day in our daycare.
We are accepting applicants for part-time employment (21 - 3O hours per week). Please read the entirety of this ad for important details!
No experience, no worries! All employees complete a comprehensive training program.
Do you have experience? We have enrichment & training opportunities for employees with dog daycare experience in either an open or structured dog daycare.
Starting wages are based on experience and increase as milestones are reached.
All Dog Handlers work side by side with teammates to create a safe and fun environment for our canine guests.
- Safety is our #1 priority! Interest in learning about dog behavior, body language and basic obedience training is a must.
- We are a daycare team of 20 strong, dog loving individuals who pride ourselves in working together to provide the very best in animal care. Teamwork is dreamwork!
- This is an active position that requires you to be on your feet, communicate with your teammates and engage with the dogs.
This is not a 9-5 job: Applicants must be available for a minimum of 20 hours. While we do our best to accommodate your schedule preferences, we do require availability to cover some morning, afternoon, weekend and holiday shifts. We are happy to discuss in more detail!
We seek:
- Consistent and timely attendance - if you call in sick frequently or have a habit of not punching in on time, this is NOT the job for you!
- Reliable transportation is an absolute must for consistent and timely attendance.
- Excellent communicator. We are a team and communication is key in keeping the operations going.
- Proactive, attentive and engaged individuals.
Applicant Qualifications:
- Ability to work flexible days & hours including holidays, weekends.
- Ability to work cohesively with others in a team environment.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have great hand eye coordination.
- Must be able to spend 6 hours on your feet.
- Must be able to follow our safety protocols.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 21 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work overnights?
- Are you available to work a shift that starts at 6 am?
- How many hours a week would you like to work?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Andover, MA 01810 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Andover, MA 01810: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19