What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Housekeeper position at K9 Resorts of Stamford?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Pet Care Housekeeper
Reports to: Assistant Manager / Supervisor
**MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE**
Pet Care Housekeepers 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.
As a Pet Care Housekeeper, you must have a passion for working with large groups of dogs. Additionally, candidates for this position must be willing to "get down and dirty". Cleaning accommodations, giving dog baths and managing doggie daycare are all part of the daily routine. You must excel at communication and observation skills, as well as possess a keen eye for detail.
As a resort that operates 365 days a year, this role will often require weekend and holiday hours.
Typical 8 hour shifts include but are not limited to 6 AM - 2 PM and 11 AM - 7 PM; however, part time roles and 12 hour shifts are available.
Background in housekeeping not required, but preferred.
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for the sanitation of all accommodations and outdoor areas, bathing, and monitoring daycare
- Responsible for the health and well-being of dogs in Daycare and Boarding
- Takes dogs outside for elimination breaks
- Run dogs from daycare or boarding to customers
- Very customer service-oriented
- Able to use down time effectively
- Works closely with owner in charge to handle resort tasks
- Performs body checks on to search for pre-existing conditions and/or injuries
- Must be comfortable working with large groups of dogs
Job Requirements:
- * Must complete K9 Resorts Certification Program for a Pet Care Technician
- Customer service-oriented
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience is preferred but not required
- Some weekend and holiday hours are required
Technical Skills:
- Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
- 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 and support company directives
- A Can-Do - It is my job attitude
- Outgoing, positive, enthusiastic personality
- Must demonstrate a love for dogs
- 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
Salary: Starting at $17.00 / hr.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible hours
Schedule:
Available 4 hour, 8 hour, 10 hour, 12 hour shifts. Exact scheduling is based upon resort occupancy, peak season requirements and employee availability. Full-time and part time roles are available.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stamford, CT 06902: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17