Facility Caretaker (P/T) Job Description

Overview

Become part of the Can Do Canines pack! Can Do Canines is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. The dogs are provided to the client at no charge. The organization is supported primarily by donations from individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations.

Job Summary: Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the dog training facility in New Hope and kennel in New Germany.  This includes managing vendors and volunteers who maintain the grounds, ensuring five vehicles are clean and well-maintained, procuring supplies, being on call for equipment failures and emergencies.  The position also is a back-up to the kennel staff who take care of 30-40 on site dogs in training. The role also includes minor housekeeping activities.
Salary: $15 to $22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Hours Required: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 15-22 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Deadline: Open until filled

Relationships

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Positions Supervised: Volunteers
Frequent Interactions With: Kennel Staff, Training Staff, Volunteers

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• *Manages the maintenance and upkeep of our 15,000-square-foot facility and grounds in New Hope including:
  • Grounds and parking lot upkeep, including managing vendor services and addressing items done by vendors
  • External building maintenance including caulking, cleaning, and minor painting
  • HVAC management including filter replacement and addressing repairs and maintenance
  • Monitor and maintain other building systems (plumbing, electrical, security, fire alarm)
  • Ensure all areas of the facility are being cleaned by contracted services, including a client apartment
• *Manages the maintenance and upkeep of a kennel in New Germany including:
  • Making periodic trips to the facility to address maintenance and repair tasks
  • Managing the grounds and lawn/plowing service
  • Transporting and/or procuring some supplies for the facility
  • Monitor and maintain other building systems (furnace, AC, plumbing, electrical, security, fire alarm)
  • External building maintenance (caulking, cleaning, etc)
• *Other duties include:
  • Cleaning and overseeing the maintenance a fleet of six vehicles
  • Helping with the setup for events, including one offsite event
  • Addressing pest control measures
  • Helping the kennel staff with tasks and occasionally cover shifts if needed
  • Periodic painting
  • Other duties as assigned

*Denotes essential functions of this position.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Experience in building maintenance including experience working with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems
• Experience with vehicle maintenance and care
• Experience overseeing grounds care vendors and the ability to conduct grounds care tasks including mowing, trimming, snow blowing and shoveling
• Proven record of tracking and completing maintenance and repair tasks
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis, ability to access roof of building without assistance. 
• A valid driver’s license and insurability are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High level of motivation and initiative
• Familiarity with dog care practices and or a dog facility
• Ability to do minor repairs to HVAC, electrical equipment, plumbing fixtures
• Ability to work well with others and follow up with tasks
• Flexibility to respond to building emergencies quickly

How to Apply

Please email your COVER LETTER (required) and RESUME to hr@candocanines.org.
In the subject line list: Your last name, your first name; Facility Caretaker

Please, no personal visits, phone calls or video resumes.

 

Expected Working Conditions** for This Position Frequency

1. Exposure to dog and cat dander: Daily
2. Exposure to dog and cat feces: Daily
3. Work directly with dogs: Daily
4. Exposure to cleaning chemicals: Daily
5. Use cleaning tools: mops, brooms, floor “Zamboni”, floor buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc.: Never
6. Work outdoors: Daily
7. Work in public environment, sometimes in retail: Never
8. Work in prison environment: Never
9. Work in office environment: Regularly
10. Perform work using a computer: Daily
11. Heavy lifting, up to 30 pounds: Daily
12. Heavy lifting, 30 pounds or more: Daily
13. Stoop, crawl, kneel, rise from a prone or kneeling position: Daily
14. Sit for long periods of time: Rarely
15. Stand for long periods of time: Frequently
16. Work in small or cramped spaces: Frequently
17. Perform work using a telephone: Frequently
18. Work with clients: Never
19. Work with parties external to the organization: Frequently
20. Work with volunteers: Frequently
21. Drive organizational vehicles: Frequently
22. Handle checks, cash, credit card transactions: Never
23. Public Speaking: Never

Working Conditions Guidelines

Daily = Daily
Frequently = Weekly
Regularly = Monthly
Occasionally = Quarterly to Bi-Annually
Rarely = Annually
Never = Never

 

Can Do Canines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Can Do Canines is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@candocanines.org.