Animal Care Attendant Temporary Part-Time (13.73hr.)

• 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.

• 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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Address: Berrien County Administration Building Personnel Department 701 Main St. St. Joseph MI 49085