Animal Care Assistant

Techstaff has immediate temporary assignments at the County Animal ShelterJob OverviewPerforms duties involving the health, care, and sustenance of animals that may include kennel dogs and cats.Duties and ResponsibilitiesNote : The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.Based on area of assignment incumbents may perform work that includes domestic dog and cat animal care, services, and kennel maintenance at a county animal shelter. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below : -Maintains inventories of food, cleaning materials and equipment. Provides food and water to animals. Cleans animal kennels, cages, and shelter areas to provide a sanitary and disease-free environment.-Cleans animal kennels, cages, and shelter areas to provide a sanitary and disease-free environment.-Operates pressure cleaning equipment.-Operates laundry washers and dryers, fold and stack bedding etc-Operates dishwashing machine, stacks bowls etcPerforms related work as required.Job Specifications-Knowledge of general maintenance and sanitation techniques-Ability to follow written and oral directions.-Ability to perform duties with little or no supervision.-Ability to work under stressful conditions.-Ability to work effectively with others.-Physical Requirements-Work is generally performed outdoors and may occur during adverse weather conditions.-Work involves physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, equipment, and supplies.-Handle, position, and restrain live animals