What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Technician position at K9 Resorts of Fanwood?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Pet Care Technician
Reports to: General Manager / Resort Owner
**MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE**
Pet Care Technicians are responsible for delivering on our core promises, cleanliness and compassionate care. This position spends the most time directly in contact with our furry friends.
Someone in this position not only must love dogs, they must also be willing to "get down and dirty". Cleaning accommodations, bathing dogs and managing doggie daycare are all part of the daily routine. You are willing to work long hours on your feet. You must excel at communication and observation skills, as well as possess a keen eye for detail.
- Essential Job Functions:
- Fluent in Microsoft Office and well-versed in computer usage
- Able to use down time effectively
- Responsible for the health and well-being of dogs in Daycare and Boarding
- Can be flexible with schedule if needed
- Responsible for the sanitation of all accommodations and outdoor areas, bathing, and monitoring daycare
- Performs body checks on dogs to search for pre-existing conditions and/or injuries
- Has the ability to perform the following tasks at the request of the General
Manager/Owner
- Personal playtimes for dogs
- Takes dogs outside for elimination breaks
- Job Requirements:
_ * Must complete K9 Resorts Certification Program for a Pet Care Technician Customer service-oriented QUALIFICATIONS: *_
- Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience is preferred but not required
- At least one weekend day and all holiday hours are required
- Proficient written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Personal Characteristics:
- Must be able to communicate with all types of people, remain calm, mediate and problem solve
- Must be of moral and ethical character
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Ability to multitask
- Strong ability to adapt to change
- A Can-Do - It is my job attitude
- Outgoing, positive, enthusiastic personality
- Must demonstrate a love for dogs
- Wanting to learn more knowledge and want growth
- Well-organized and efficient
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time- needed between March through September.
Salary: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 7 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fanwood, NJ 07023: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $16.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $16