What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Services Attendant (Part-time 7 hrs per week) position at Draper City?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $16.24 - $25.94 DOE
POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the supervision of the Animal Services Supervisor, performs routine maintenance of the animal shelter and care of the animals. Primarily responsible for feeding and watering animals during the week. Cleans and maintains kennels and feeds animals.
This shelter performs euthanasia of animals in accordance with applicable animal control ordinances, policies and procedure.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Performs routine and technical services of the animal shelter : cleans shelter kennels, cages, floors, walls, animal dishes, and equipment following prescribed disinfecting guidelines.
- Inspects areas for safety hazards; properly handles all animals using equipment and tools in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Feeds and animals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial animal services
Handling potentially dangerous animals
Work autonomously with minimal supervision or alone at times
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Typical office setting with comfortable climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. May lift up to 50 pounds and move / drag up to 145 pounds. Position requires occasional working outdoors. May drive a motor vehicle.
The position is impacted by the necessity of uncontrollable workflow and the need to make quick decisions that may involve frequent interruptions. Frequent exposure to loud noises, unpleasant odors, cleaning agents, pet dander, zoonotic diseases, and dangerous animals that may bite, kick, or scratch. Exposure to animal body fluids in caring for their needs.
Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
HIRING FOR ONE PART TIME POSITION (7.5 hours per week)
Thursday (2 hours between 4 9 PM) and Saturday (5 hours) and rotating holidays
Salary : $16 - $26
