Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor, the Animal Care Technician will provide general care, cleaning, and feeding of animals housed at Anchorage Animal Care and Control (AACC). The employee will maintain cleanliness of all areas of the kennel department and the shelter facility and will assist customers with animal adoptions, relinquishments, and claims. This is a temporary position anticipated to last 4 months in duration. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum age of 18 High School Diploma or GED Ability to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests. Must be able to pass the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screen, criminal background investigation and post-offer physical/functional capacity evaluation. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Animal Handling experience Customer Service experience Commercial housekeeping or janitorial experience ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Animal Care and Handling Provide daily care for all animals to include feeding, watering, providing clean and safe housing and bathing as required Perform all animal care and handling responsibilities using humane procedures and restraint techniques for all animals regardless of breed, health, temperament, behavior, situations, or circumstances while using required personal protection equipment Display knowledge of animal behavior and body language in order to insure a safe environment for the animal, employee, staff, and public Report observed animal behavioral or medical concerns Operate animal handling safety equipment such as nets, catch poles, traps, etc. Implant microchips and administer vaccinations and medication under direction of DVM, CVT, or supervisor Provide animal enrichment and socialization Accept animals from the public (owner release & stray) and release animals to the public in a safe and courteous manner Verify animal identification using a microchip scanner Verify that necessary paperwork is completed and ensure that accurate paperwork and identification accompanies animals at all times Assist in euthanasia and animal disposal Perform daily inventory of animals in facility Customer Service Be familiar with animals available for adoption and assist the public and volunteers with appropriate adoption choices in a safe, courteous, and responsive manner Provide information to the public and volunteers that promotes humane animal care and responsible pet ownership Assist the public with animal claims, relinquishments and lost and found procedures Interact and assist with the public and volunteers in a professional and courteous manner with the goal of promoting and advancing public relations benefitting AACC Represent Denali Universal Services (DUS) in a positive, courteous, and professional manner Facility Cleaning and Maintenance Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and all types of animal housing using cleaners and disinfectants with chemical agents per SDS guidelines Remove fecal matter from inside animal enclosures and from outdoor animal yard/enclosures Clean, maintain, and operate equipment in a manner that prevents disease transmission Load and operate equipment such as commercial dishwasher, washer, dryer, etc. Clean, sweep and mop facility floors; clean windows, walls, doors, exam tables, sinks, counter tops; empty and dispose of trash from inside and outside of facility; stock supplies and clean/maintain storage areas WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Will be required to work in a noisy, odorous environment; may be frequently exposed to wet conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and moving mechanical parts. Will be required to work and handle animals in outside weather conditions. Will interact with the public in emotional and occasionally hostile situations. Will care for and handle animals who may display threatening behaviors in a safe, effective, and humane manner. Will be required to wear personal protection equipment while performing specific tasks. Will be required to work all shifts sometimes on short notice; wear a prescribed uniform and maintain a neat appearance. Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Work Location:
In person
