What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Walker position at Merry Puppins LLC?
Part Time Dog Walker- Pittsburgh East End- Part Time
Do you love dogs? Do you enjoy walking and staying active? Well, we have a job for you!
Merry Puppins is an award winning dog walking & pet sitting company servicing Pittsburgh's East End (Highland Park, Morningside, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Regent Square, Aspinwall, etc...) and surrounding areas. We are looking for someone who is passionate about walking dogs to join our growing team! Get your steps in, stay fit, and get to know all the best doggos in town!
Important: We are looking for someone who has professional experience working with dogs, volunteer experience working with dogs, or extensive personal dog handling experience. We need someone who is very comfortable around dogs of all sizes. This is not optional. If you are looking for experience working with dogs, please volunteer at your local shelter.
This position is for a part time Dog Walker, 3-5 days per week (Monday- Friday). Your day will start between 8-11 am (based on your availability and our needs) and you'll be wrapping up between 2:00-4:00 each day. You'll be going on around 3-6 walks/ hikes of varying length during these hours. You'll get to know the dogs you walk and build relationships with them.
If you love the job and are a great fit, this position can potentially evolve to more hours, 5 days per week. If you are only looking to work a few days, that is OK too!
NO PACK WALKS! We walk mostly 1 dog at a time, and occasionally 2 dogs from the same household (if it is safe to do so). We care deeply about the safety of our team and the animals we care for. We provide training on safe dog walking skills, canine body language, and safe harness use and leash handling. All of our employees get certified in First Aid and CPR for Dogs as well!
We have a really awesome team of diverse people from all walks of life- brought together by their love of doggos!
Merry Puppins provides:
- Competitive compensation tips
- Mileage stipend
- Paid training
- Field support
- Paid sick time
- Holiday pay
- Liability insurance and workman's compensation for your protection
Here is what we ask you to do:
- Be available to walk dogs middays, at least 3 days per week, Monday through Friday.
- During these hours, you will travel to clients' homes and walk their dogs. People may or may not be home when we come.
- Be able to walk one or two dogs (from the same household) at a time (no pack walks!).
- Provide comprehensive service, including washing and refilling water bowls, giving treats, cleaning messes, bringing in packages, cuddles, playtime, etc...
Did we mention this job requires you to play with puppies too? Puppies!!
Our team loves working here and we love them!
Job Requirements:
- Valid driver's license and registered/ insured reliable transportation. Please note: it is not possible to take public transit for this job.
- Live in or near our service area, Pittsburgh's East End, or be able to commute to this area.
- Pass a background check.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Because we invest heavily in our team members, we are looking for people who can commit to this position for at least one year from time of hire.
- Must have smartphone with internet and camera to access our apps, along with the data needed to function.
- Must be very comfortable around dogs of all breeds and sizes.
- Be physically capable of walking on various surfaces while handling dogs, have the stamina to go on multiple walks per day, and be able to walk in all sorts of weather.
- Be able to follow detailed instructions so that we can provide the very best animal care.
- Must successfully complete training and be able to work independently.
- Be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Work Location: Multiple locations
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $12 - $15
