Animal Shelter Assistant

LOVE TO CLEAN AND WORK WITH

DOGS, CATS, and MORE?

WE ARE MOVING TO A BRAND NEW SHELTER!

!! The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Animal Shelter Assistant. This position will assist with all types of duties at the Animal Shelter and make a difference in our community and those that live in it! This position will participate in the daily operations of the animal shelter including animal enclosure cleaning, maintenance, record keeping, animal admissions, and animal welfare. Position will focus heavily on cleaning and disinfecting animal enclosures, removing animal waste, and working in a noisy/wet environment. Applicants will need the ability to complete tasks independently and also dispatch calls from the public to the Animal Control Officers - excellent customer service skills are a must! Please note this position requires a valid driver's license. Please click here for information on our excellent benefits! Experience, Education and Training Six months to one year experience working with animals is preferred but not required;

PREFERRED

Previous customer service, cleaning and maintenance experience. Licensing/Certification Requires a valid driver's license. For more information on essential functions and other requirements for the Animal Shelter Assistant position, please see the job description . The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.