RECREATION ASSISTANT I
Dog Walker
Parks & Recreation / Animal Services
City of Salina, Kansas
Intermittent Part-Time • Permanent

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina’s Animal Services Department is currently looking for enthusiastic & dependable individuals who will play an essential role in our mission to provide the best care for our dogs. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for dogs, understand their needs, & be committed to providing a positive experience for each dog.

Duties:

• Walks dogs of all sizes & breeds, ensuring they get adequate exercise, socialization, & potty breaks.
• Makes sure that every dog receives a safe & enjoyable walk.
• Ensures the safety & well-being of the dogs at all times.
• May walk up to four (4) dogs at any one time.
• Checks to see that dogs are wearing collars with leashes.
• Makes sure that dogs are well-fed & hydrated.
• Gives dogs treats to maintain their focus.
• Picks-up after the dogs during walks & disposes of waste appropriately.
• Adheres to walking schedules & routes provided by management staff.
• Monitors the dogs for any signs of distress or health issues & reports them immediately to management.
• Maintains effective communication with Animal Services staff, providing updates & feedback on the dogs’ behaviors & activities.
• Adheres to all company policies & local regulations regarding dog walking & animal care.
• Knowledgeable of city ordinances & state laws regarding animal care.
• Fills out appropriate paperwork.
• Arrives on time & provides excellent service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

• One (1) year previous experience in dog walking or pet care is preferred but not required.
• Previous volunteer work in animal care.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to handle dogs of various sizes, breeds, & temperaments.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
• Works outdoors in changing environmental conditions; must be able to work in temperatures which often exceeds 90 degrees.
• Communicates well with Animal Services patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates kindness to Animal Services patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
• Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.

Requirements:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• This is a non-driving position.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
• Must be available to work shifts.
• Follows scheduling protocols & obtains monthly work schedule.
• Follows time & attendance guidelines.
• Adheres to payroll requirements.
• Attends required trainings & meetings.
• Reviews posted event calendars.
• Performs all job tasks according to rules, guidelines & expectations of Animal Services Manager.
• Responds in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.

Work Type:

• Moderate, exerting up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be physically fit & able to walk steadily for 20-30 minutes or for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to physically handle both dogs & maintenance responsibilities.

Hours:

• Works flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, & weekends.

Starting pay:

• $13.00/hr. EOE

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Application Deadline: Until filled

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person