Animal Care Team Member

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Animal Care Specialist will be responsible for cleaning kennels, cages, and shelter facilities; providing daily care to shelter animals; and other related job duties. This position is full time, 5 days week and requires Saturday & Sunday availability. 

REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Animal care experience preferred
• Attention to detail

JOB SKILLS

• Must be highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
• Must be organized and able to set priorities
• Must be able to work well in a team environment with the public, co-workers, and volunteers
• Must demonstrate emotional maturity and good judgment
• Must have knowledge of animal breeds and behavior
• Must be committed to the mission, values, and goals of the Belleville Area Humane Society
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain
• Can work unaffected in an environment where dogs are barking.  
• Work requires lifting and carrying animals and food bags (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 50 lbs)
• Walks or stands for extended periods of time; frequently works in a bent position.  
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases
• Physical ability to clean 
• Must be able to be on your feet for large portions of the day and handle large animals
• Allergies that are aggravated by animals or cleaning supplies may be a disqualification
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to stand, kneel, walk for up to 8 hours per day
• Must be flexible and willing to help with jobs outside of this job description

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Clean kennels and cages in dog and cat areas inside and outside as well as specific areas such as: Cat Intake, Dog Intake, Kitty Korner and Kitten Room.
• Cleaning up animal waste and alerting staff if unusual 
• Clean common areas as necessary
• Wash dishes
• Operate laundry equipment
• Rotate animals from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs (over 50 lbs will have assistance)

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Partially paid medical, dental, vision
  
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Employee pet benefits
• Paid time off 
• Holiday overtime 

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description does not establish a contract for employment. The Belleville Area Humane Society is an at-will employer.