Kennel Staff - Part Time

Can Do Canines is a non-profit dedicated to transforming people's lives by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. As a Kennel Staff member, you'll have an important role in caring for our future assistance dogs while they complete their final training in our Kennel.

Overview Job Title:

Kennel Staff Job Summary:

Provide excellent care for our dogs at our facility

Classification:

Non-Exempt, Hourly Hourly Rate:

$15-17/hour

Hours Required:

Part Time - weekend shifts of 3:30-7:30 p.m. or 4:30-9:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Weekday fill-in shifts available. On average, 2-3 weekends per month and some holidays on a rotating schedule are required. Approximately 5-15 hours per week, across 1-3 shifts.

Relationships Reports to:

Kennel Manager Positions Supervised:

None Frequent Interactions With:

Kennel Staff, Program Trainers Primary Duties and Responsibilities Feed and care for our program dogs at our facility.

• Conduct heavy-duty cleaning of kennels & other various cleaning tasks.
• Manage groups of dogs for exercise time.
• Bathe and groom dogs. Administer various medications as needed.
• Feed, clean up after, and care for two facility cats.
• Denotes essential functions of job

Required Qualifications Education:

None Experience:

1+ year experience working with dogs. Must be over the age of 18. Have a hardworking and positive attitude and a love for dogs! Demonstrated reliability and excellent attendance record. Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications Experience:

2+ years of experience with dogs in a kennel environment Expected Working Conditions 1. Exposure to dog and cat dander: Daily 2. Exposure to dog and cat feces: Daily 3. Work directly with dogs and cats: Daily 4.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals:

Daily 5.

Use cleaning tools:

Hose, squeegee, mops, brooms, vacuum cleaner, etc.: Daily 6. Work outdoors in all weather conditions: Daily 7. Work in public environment, sometimes in retail: Never 8.

Work in prison environment:

Never 9.

Work in office environment:

Rarely 10.

Perform work using a computer:

Occasionally 11. Heavy lifting, up to 30 pounds: Daily 12. Heavy lifting, 30 pounds or more: Daily 13. Stoop, crawl, kneel, rise from a prone or kneeling position: Daily 14. Sit for long periods of time: Rarely 15. Stand for long periods of time: Daily 16. Work in small or cramped spaces: Occasionally 17.

Perform work using a telephone:

Sometimes 18.

Work with clients:

Never 19. Work with parties external to the organization: Rarely 20.

Work with volunteers:

Regularly 21.

Drive organizational vehicles:

Rarely 22. Handle checks, cash, credit card transactions: Never 23.

Public Speaking:

Never Working Conditions Guidelines Daily = Daily Frequently = Weekly Regularly = Monthly Occasionally = Quarterly to Bi-Annually Rarely = Annually Never = Never Can Do Canines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Can Do Canines is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@candocanines.org.