What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at City of Conroe?
Job Summary
The Animal Care Technician will maintain a clean and sanitary City of Conroe Animal Shelter facility and will provide food and water to the animals in the shelter. The Animal Care Technician will assist with other daily operations as directed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience working with an Animal Shelter or Animal Clinic is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally with assistance, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force consistently to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Benefits
The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $18.29 hourly.
The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
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The Animal Care Technician will maintain a clean and sanitary City of Conroe Animal Shelter facility and will provide food and water to the animals in the shelter. The Animal Care Technician will assist with other daily operations as directed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience working with an Animal Shelter or Animal Clinic is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Must be able to communicate with the public in a professional manner at all times.
- Must be able to read and write; basic math skills are required.
- Must be able to work around animals for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work emergency and on-call hours.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
The work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally with assistance, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force consistently to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Benefits
The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $18.29 hourly.
The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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