Berrien County, MI
Animal Care Attendant - Temporary/ Part-Time ($13.00/hr.)
Berrien County, MI, Michigan Center, Michigan, United States, 49254
Duties:
Cleans, disinfects and maintains kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as necessary to ensure cleanliness.
Performs general cleaning in other areas of the shelter, including laundering bedding, sterilizing food and water bowls.
Monitors animal appearance for physical condition and report any signs of illness, disease or discontent.
Ensures cages and animals are properly identified.
Discharges and admits animals as requested.
Patrols the grounds daily to ensure cleanliness.
This description is intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
A fondness for animals. Must have the ability to lift 50+ pounds; and frequently bend, stand, stoop, and walk. Must be able to handle a variety of animals without issues such as allergies or fear. Knowledge of the proper methods of handling and restraining animals safely with individual animal temperament in mind. Ability to gain animal confidence when restraining them for transport, grooming and/or treatment. Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency; perform moderately heavy physical labor; and work independently as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
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To Apply Via Email, Fax, Mail or In Person:
If you prefer not to apply online, you may download a
Berrien County Job Application
and send it to our Personnel Department via email, fax, mail or in person. A Berrien County job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment.
Submit by Email Fax:
(269) 983-5788 Address:
Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Miscellaneous Information
**This part-time, temporary position allows for a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. It does not include any benefits.**
A fondness for animals. Must have the ability to lift 50+ pounds; and frequently bend, stand, stoop, and walk. Must be able to handle a variety of animals without issues such as allergies or fear. Knowledge of the proper methods of handling and restraining animals safely with individual animal temperament in mind. Ability to gain animal confidence when restraining them for transport, grooming and/or treatment. Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency; perform moderately heavy physical labor; and work independently as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
To Apply Online, Click Here:
To Apply Via Email, Fax, Mail or In Person:
If you prefer not to apply online, you may download a
Berrien County Job Application
and send it to our Personnel Department via email, fax, mail or in person. A Berrien County job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment.
Submit by Email Fax:
(269) 983-5788 Address:
Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Miscellaneous Information
**This part-time, temporary position allows for a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. It does not include any benefits.**