What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Shelter Technician (Temporary) position at City of Cedar Rapids?
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At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
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About this Opportunity
Responsible for the daily care of all animals including cleaning and disinfection of kennels and runs to provide a healthy environment for the animals in our care. This position also provides daily exercise, enrichment, and behavioral evaluations of animals.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleans and disinfects kennels and animal shelter runs daily.
- Feeds and waters animals daily.
- Observes and documents animals’ appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent daily. Notifies management of any concerning or dangerous behavior.
- Utilize animal handling skills to provide a safe and humane environment for all animals.
- Exercises dogs and provides enrichment to all animals.
- Properly stocks and organizes all animal holding rooms as well as storage rooms.
- Washes and dries laundry items. Washes and sterilizes bowls, toys, or other items.
- Maintains equipment used to complete job assignments and keeps such equipment and tools in good working condition. Notifies management of any repairs needed or new equipment necessary to adequately complete assignments.
- Performs grounds maintenance, including shoveling snow, cleaning up trash and animal waste.
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices.
- Supports continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Thoroughly cleans and disinfects of all areas in shelter.
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance at work.
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Performs related work as required.
- High School Diploma (or GED equivalent)
- Reliable work attendance
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
- One year of experience in an animal shelter, rescue, or veterinary clinic performing kennel operations and monitoring animal behavior
- Valid Driver’s License
- Sunday-Wednesday 7:00am-12:00pm
- Or
- Wednesday-Saturday 7:00am-12:00pm