Our animal shelter and veterinary hospital is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented pet care assistant to join our team. As a pet care assistant you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in various settings. This is a great opportunity for individuals with experience in animal rescue, cat care, dog care, commercial cleaning, housekeeping management, or custodial work.

```Responsibilities:```
- Perform general cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, and other common areas
- Empty trash receptacles and replace liners, Clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors

- feed and medicate cats in our shelter or veterinary hospital
- Maintain inventory of medicines and supplies and notify supervisor when supplies need to be replenished
- Follow safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Adhere to established cleaning schedules and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Report any maintenance or repair issues to the supervisor

```Requirements:```
- Previous experience in commercial cleaning or housekeeping management is preferred
- Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and use of cleaning equipment
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills to ensure tasks are completed within designated timeframes
- Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy objects if required
- Customer service skills to interact with clients or customers in a professional manner

If you are a dedicated individual who has a passion to help cats and dogs, maintaining cleanliness and creating a safe environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• animal care or Veterinary: 1 year (Preferred)
• cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fresh Meadows, NY 11365: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person