SUMMARY OF POSITION

Maintain the animal control center; clean and sterilize equipment and enclosures; and feed and care for animals.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 1.

Reports to: Director of Animal Control 2.

Directs:

This is a non-supervisory position. 3.

Other:

Has contact with other county employees, animal shelters, local veterinarians and the general public

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Help prepare animals for rabies testing and transportation to lab.
• Assist in the maintenance of animal holding facility, grounds, vehicle, and equipment in accordance with state regulations.
• Assist in euthanizing stray and unwanted animals.
• Care for animals, including feeding, watering, bathing and flea removal on a daily basis.
• Clean and disinfect facility and animal enclosures on a daily basis.
• Clean and disinfect food bowls, litter pans, and other equipment on a daily basis.
• Routinely check inventory and submit supply orders to ACO Shelter Volunteer Coordinator as necessary.
• Exercise and give attention to animals on a daily basis.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

• Animal behavior;
• Health regulations; city ordinances and state laws relating to animal control;
• Equipment operations and record preparation.

Skill/Ability to:

• Safely and properly handle and care for animals; Proper use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment);
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, vendors and the general public;
• Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication;
• Maintain necessary certifications
• Work flexible hours; that is, other than just Monday-Friday, 8-5 ACCEPTABLE

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Current Texas driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIROMENT

Physical Demands The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Requires moderate lifting frequently 40lbs, occasionally 40-50lbs, and rarely 50+ lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending and sitting for prolonged periods of time Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work is performed primarily in an indoor and outdoor setting
• In all weather conditions, including temperature extremes
• Individual may be exposed to hazards associated with floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and fires
• Potential exposure include smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and pedestrians
• And is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• The noise level in the work environment is loud

Pay:

From $16.10 per hour

Work Location:

In person