Part-Time Animal Shelter Attendant

Description

General Statement of Duties:

Performs animal care and custodial work for the Anson County Animal Shelter. As Shelter Attendant at the animal shelter, this employee will be required to provide the proper care and housekeeping duties needed to maintain a clean and healthy environment for all animals housed within the shelter; maintain the shelter and equipment within the shelter used for daily operations. The job duties include caring for and feeding animals at the animal shelter; cleaning kennels, cages, etc.; and clerical duties as instructed by the Animal Services Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to perform physically and mentally demanding work are essential for success in this position. Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities include:

•Handling animals humanely, caringly and safely

•Cleaning of kennels and cages

•Answering telephone

•Preparing and maintaining accurate records

•Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public and other employees

•Operating/using safely and accurately department approved equipment and devices

•Using fax machine, copier and computers

•Promoting quality customer service

•Working well in a team-oriented work environment 

Requirements

Minimum Training and Experience Qualifications High school diploma or GED. The ideal candidate understands the value of personal responsibility, mutual respect and teamwork, honesty and integrity, positive communications, punctuality and exemplary attendance and is motivated to deliver excellence in overall performance.  The animal services department is a 7 day-a-week operation that will require weekend, holiday and variable shift hours. This position routine work schedule is Friday, Saturday and Sunday.