Animal Shelter Attendant

Salary $12.00 - $13.50 Hourly Location Silver-Bow County, MT Job Type Short-Term Job Number 2026-017 Department Animal Services Department Opening Date 03/25/2026 Closing Date 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit N/A General Statement of Duties / Distinguishing Features of the Class This position is expected to run Memorial Day through Labor Day. We are looking for a summer employee to perform basic duties related to the operations of the City-County Animal Shelter. Must be at least 16 years of age. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Cleans and performs preventative maintenance of the shelter. Administers department and shelter policies. Meets and greets the public and answers questions regarding animal shelter operations and policies or refers questions to other appropriate personnel. Performs related work as required. Performs all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complying with the Health & Safety Program; maintaining work areas in a safe and orderly manner; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions; reporting all accidents; wearing required personal protective equipment; and attending safety-related meetings, training sessions, fit testing, etc. Performs all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements. Acts responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational, and professional standards. Follows all rules and regulations of Butte-Silver Bow. Maintains a positive attitude when dealing with supervisors, other employees, and members of the public at all times. Required Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Acceptable Experience and Training Must be at least 16 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Montana. Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance. See below. " 2.08.010 Residence during employment . From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow. (Ord. 85 § 1, 1979) " Additional City-County information Summer hire orientation and safety training is required. The City-County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status. The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks and duties of the employee may differ from those outlined above. Employer City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT Address 155 W Granite Suite 209 Butte, Montana, 59701 Phone 406-497-6430 Website https://www.co.silverbow.mt.us/ N/A