Seasonal - Temporary Animal Shelter Attendant

"Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis."

Position Overview

Salary: $18.00/hour DOE

Work Schedule: Multiple schedules are available, including Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in providing care for impounded animals and maintaining the cleanliness of the kennel areas.

May exercise technical and functional oversight of animal shelter volunteers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Feed, water, groom and attend to needs of impounded animals; observe animals; monitor health condition of animals; report illness and injuries; restrain animals for treatment; determine adoptability of animals.
• Maintain and clean kennels, shelter and yard areas, ensure equipment is sanitized, and perform routine housekeeping tasks.
• Disinfect cages, floors and related kennel areas; treat drains with sulfuric acid; inspect, clean, and disinfect euthanasia room.
• Assist public by providing information on redeeming impounded animals; assist with adoptions and locating lost and found animals.
• Maintain and order animal food and cleaning supplies.
• Answer telephone and assist with office duties.
• Explain animal control ordinances.

Qualifications and Skills

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• General principles of animal behavior, care, and nutrition.
• Methods and techniques of animal handling.
• Practices, methods, equipment, and materials used in cleaning.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to kennel cleaning and the care of animals.
• Principles of purchasing and inventory control.
• Principles and practices used in dealing with the public.
• Operate cleaning equipment used in kennel maintenance.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and cash register.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive working relationships with the Public.
• Some experience in working with animals is desirable.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 80 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, odors, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, vicious animals, and disease; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for shift work.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

The City of Billings offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement/pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time employees. Optional plans are available for employees that include health savings account, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts..
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