Handyman

D Pet Hotels Job Description

Handyman is responsible for making repairs/improvements/maintenance as needed and outlined by management/staff. Experience with numerous materials/trades/skills is required with a mind for aesthetic congruence with existing aesthetic.

Skills/trades required

• Painting
• Drywall
• Flooring, especially rubber flooring
• Drain clearing
• Finish carpentry
• Shelf mounting
• Appliance installation/troubleshooting
• misc. hinge/gate/latch repairs
• Door adjustments
• Tiling
• Window replacement
• troubleshooting of daily issues
• attention to detail
• strong work ethic
• ability to work with differing materials
• ability to travel between 2 locations

When there are no repairs or maintenance to be done, hours will be spent cleaning areas that are not on the everyday cleaning list. Repairs at the Hollywood and Encino locations will make up the majority of time, with cleaning to fill out hours.

Kennel Cleaners are responsible for cleaning dog and cat rooms and kennels. A love for animals and the ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for a wide variety of pets is essential. Staff must remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions. Staff should have a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to our clients. Staff must learn and understand our services and health recommendations for boarders and day care pets. Staff must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects. Providing for the comfort of pets and sanitation of the facility by keeping the Hotel clean and odor free is an essential part of the daily routine.

Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or further education
• Employees must be able to read, write legibly, and communicate clearly in English both in person
• and on the telephone.
• Employees must have the physical strength and ability to lift and carry a pet or other object weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be able to assist in lifting patients or other objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Employees must physically hold and safely restrain pets that may struggle, scratch, or try to bite.
• This requires the emotional ability to remain calm and compassionate with animals that are

reacting to fear and/or pain.

General Job Requirements

• Follow all D Pet Hotels standard procedures and protocols, both current and future, as
• contained within the training manuals or as written or communicated by management or other supervisory staff
• Carry out all duties in a professional and courteous manner and remain respectful and polite in
• speech, tone, and actions under all circumstances
• Employees must be responsible to work their scheduled shift promptly.

Excessive tardiness or truancy is disruptive to pet care and client service and cannot be accommodated for this position.

• Employees must maintain accurate records of time worked by clocking in and out for each shift.
• Every staff member is responsible to maintain the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the entire
• Hotel, including the parking lot, sidewalks, and entries. Trash, urine, feces, blood or other such things should be cleaned and sanitized immediately.
• Employees of D Pet Hotels will encounter stressful situations including but not limited to
• emotional clients, pet emergencies, and managing multiple priorities at once. All staff members must be able to manage stress in order to carry out the duties of the job in a professional manner.
• Employees will interact with many types of pets and should not be overly fearful of unfamiliar animals.
• All pets must be treated with kindness and respect at all times.
• Follow OSHA standards and be familiar with Material Data Safety Sheets. Employees must follow all safety guidelines contained in the employee handbook and posted in hazardous areas.
• Inform the Hotel Manager immediately of all bite or deep scratch wounds you suffer so that reports can be made and you can be referred for timely medical care by a physician if necessary. Clean all wounds quickly and thoroughly with soap and water
• Attend continuing education opportunities if requested
• Remain productive during slow times by seeking additional duties such as cleaning, stocking, or
• other tasks. Ask your team coordinator for ideas.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding clients, patients, medical and financial records, and Hotel procedures, policies, and protocols.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Days:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23