JOB SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY Performs safe and humane cleaning of shelter facilities; feeds and waters animals; monitors animal health and alerts appropriate staff; cleans and sanitizes bowls, equipment, bedding, and related items; provides animal enrichment and documents behaviors; may assist the public with adoptions, intakes/reclaims, or other related matters; conducts routine clerical work; assists the vet services staff with routine procedures and performs other related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Animal Care (feeding, watering, cleaning, veterinary attention):
- Feed and water animals daily; notify appropriate staff of any concerns or observations related to health, appetite, behavior, etc
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain animal kennels, cages, and related equipment; wash bowls, bedding, utensils, and laundry; ensure all areas are re-stocked daily with needed supplies.
- Responsible for tools and minor equipment maintenance for drains, hoses, brushes, squeegees, sanitizing tools, dishwasher, washer, dryer, animal handling equipment, etc.
- Assist veterinary staff with medication, treatment, or other animal needs.
Customer Service and Collaboration:
- Provide a welcoming environment and assist visitors with animal interactions, adoptions, lost and found pets, intakes/reclaims and other animal matters; process adoption, reclaim and transfer paperwork.
- Work with volunteers and create a welcoming environment; provide staff assistance for volunteer training, programs, and initiatives; celebrate volunteer successes and assist the volunteer coordinator with volunteer performance feedback and coaching opportunities.
DECISION MAKING - Using judgment when handing or seeking assistance for handling in special circumstances.
- Performing standard procedures in the absence of supervisor and seeking supervisor assistance when necessary.
- Dealing, approving, processing adoptions, receive and return animals from/to owners, ability ro recognize animal behavior and health concerns and report accordingly, ability to understand/ accept shelter procedures (disposition/ euthanasia).
- Ability to be self-sufficient and work independently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Computer Skills - learn shelter application, accurately update and maintain records.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - One (1) year of animal care facility work experience is preferred.
- One (1) year of customer service experience is preferred.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS CORE COMPETENCIES - Working around animals of unknown origin, history and temperaments.
- Forms, vet records, computer data, adoption applications, reclaim/transfer documents. Record keeping, receipts. Money handling, move date calculation, maintaining confidential information
- Interacts, communicates, and provides assistance to the public regarding a variety of animal related matters; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with outside agencies, volunteers, shelter staff, co-workers and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, walking and vision constantly; sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing constantly; hearing and talking frequently; crawling rarely.
Working conditions involves exposure to aggressive animals, zoonotic diseases, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, odors, hot water, and extreme weather conditions. Possible exposure to the rabies virus via animal bites/scratches (pre-exposure vaccines & booster offered at city's expense). Protective Equipment: Gloves (latex, leather, or cloth), rubber boots, ear plugs or muffs, eye protection, animal handling equipment.
The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.View our Benefits Guide.
BENEFITSRetirement
- Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - Individual trust replacing Social Security
- Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan and Roth IRA
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Employee Assistance Program
- Activity Center Membership
- Direct Deposit
Closing Date/Time: 7/12/2024 4:59 PM Central
