Shelter Associate
Shelter Associate
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Job Description
Posting Date
06/17/25Application Deadline
06/22/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $18.50 - $21.13 hourlyFull Pay Range: $18.50 - $30.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Animal Care and ControlAbout the Position
Are you a passionate animal advocate who wants to care for nurture and facilitate adoptions of the dogs in our care As one of the largest animal shelters in the Nation we need your support to make a difference!
We want you to be our next diligent Shelter Associate to provide daily care and support for our shelter dogs. Youll be an advocate for the dogs and promote the health safety and welfare of the people and animals of Maricopa County. This position requires the employee in office and or customer facing for all hours worked.
About Us
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Six months of experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital humane society or other animal facility
High school diploma or GED
Candidates must be flexible and able to work all shifts including starting as early as 5 am and finishing as late as 7 pm working weekends and holidays. Shelter Associates are assigned on any shift with any combination of days off determined by the needs of the Department
We Also Value
Six months of in-person customer service work experience
Bilingual Spanish and English-speaking skills
Job Contributions
Ensure all shelter animals are properly housed and cared for within the guidelines of the Five Domains of Animal Welfare and that positive reinforcement training and Fear Free methods are utilized
Conduct daily cleaning and disinfection of all shelter animal habitats in compliance with established disease control protocols
Follow all feeding handling and care policies and expectations at the shelter
Conduct daily shelter welfare rounds document and address issues per the set process
Ensure shelter areas such as yards and meet and greet rooms are maintained throughout the day. Keep supply areas stocked and clean and ensure tools and equipment are kept in good working order. Report broke items in a timely manner
Conduct in-shelter animal adoption meet and greets by interacting with customers in person and providing exceptional customer service
Update animal records and perform data entry at the shelter including animal identification information photographs kennel cards animal bios and medical and behavior information. Ensure animal records are updated through the shelter stay process
Perform in-shelter animal evaluations and enrichment duties
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an animal shelter with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures excessive noise dogs and cats with unknown temperaments or behaviors animal waste and fluids deceased animals cleaning chemicals and zoonotic diseases
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on all types of surfaces that are sometimes slippery uneven and rough
Must be able to lift up to 50-100 lbs. occasionally 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
Must complete department-required animal handling training within 30 days of hire
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
