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Kennel Staff Job Description (P/T)

Overview

Become part of the Can Do Canines pack! Can Do Canines is a non-profit dedicated to transforming people’s lives by enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained assistance dogs.

Job Summary: Provide excellent care for our dogs at our facility
Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Hourly Rate: $14+/hour
Hours Required: Part Time - weekend shifts of 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-1 p.m. On average, 2-3 weekends per month and some holidays on a rotating schedule are required. Approximately 5-15 hours per week, across 1-3 shifts.

Relationships

Reports to: Kennel Manager
Positions Supervised: None
Frequent Interactions With: Kennel Staff, Program Trainers

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Feed and care for our program dogs at our facility*
  • Conduct heavy-duty cleaning of kennels and other various cleaning tasks*
  • Manage groups of dogs for exercise time*
  • Bathe and groom dogs. Administer various medications as needed*
  • Feed, clean up after, and care for two facility cats* 

*Denotes essential functions of job

Required Qualifications

Education: None

Experience: 

  • 1+ year experience working with dogs
  • Must be over the age of 18
  • Have a hardworking and positive attitude and a love for dogs
  • Demonstrated reliability and excellent attendance record
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: 2+ years experience with dogs in a kennel environment 

Expected Working Conditions

1. Exposure to dog and cat dander: Daily
2. Exposure to dog and cat feces: Daily
3. Work directly with dogs and cats: Daily
4. Exposure to cleaning chemicals: Daily
5. Use cleaning tools: Hose, squeegee, mops, brooms, vacuum cleaner, etc.: Daily
6. Work outdoors in all weather conditions: Daily
7. Work in public environment, sometimes in retail: Never
8. Work in prison environment: Never
9. Work in office environment: Rarely
10. Perform work using a computer: Occasionally
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: Daily
16. Work in small or cramped spaces: Occasionally
17. Perform work using a telephone: Sometimes
18. Work with clients: Never
19. Work with parties external to the organization: Rarely
20. Work with volunteers: Regularly
21. Drive organizational vehicles: Rarely
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

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; Dog Kennel Staff - Part-Time
Phone calls and video resumes will not be accepted.
Applicants should be able to begin as soon as possible if hired.

 

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.

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