Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
Benefits/Perks - Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Pay
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Health Benefits
Job Summary We are looking for a dedicated and hard-working
Janitor, General Helper, and Animal Caregiver to join our team. At our facility, we believe that both a clean, well-maintained environment and compassionate, high-standard animal care are vital to our mission. This versatile role requires a unique blend of physical stamina, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. You will be responsible for general janitorial and maintenance duties across the building, as well as providing daily hands-on care, enrichment, and monitoring for the animals in our care. This role requires a unique blend of empathy, attention to detail, and physical stamina, along with a genuine passion.
Responsibilities - Maintain the overall cleanliness, safety, and hygiene of the building and facilities.
- Perform daily cleaning tasks including vacuuming carpets, wash carpets, mopping and deep clean floors, scrubbing restrooms, dusting, and emptying trash.
- Clean windows, shampoo carpets, replace light bulbs, restock restroom supplies, and perform minor facility repairs as needed.
- Quickly address safety hazards using appropriate equipment.
- Secure the building by locking doors and windows at the end of each shift.
- Report completed tasks and notify management of major repair needs.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the building performing repairs in a regular basis
- Feed and water animals according to specific dietary schedules and needs.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain animal living spaces, enclosures, and handling areas.
- Safely handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments.
- Administer medications and routine treatments as prescribed by veterinary staff.
- Monitor animal behavior, health, and well-being; document and report any concerns.
- Provide physical exercise, social interaction, and enrichment activities.
- Take them to the vet for any minor or mayor medical assitance.
- Help with the intake, grooming, basic record-keeping, and safe transport of animals.
Qualifications - Spanish is desirable
- Willingness to work in potentially dirty or uncomfortable conditions
- Genuine love for animals
- Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent
- Driver’s license
- Experience with a variety of cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment
- Must be a hard worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic
- Previous experience in animal care or veterinary assistance
- Certification in animal care or related field
- Strong understanding of animal behavior and needs
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to handle stressful or emergency situations calmly
- CPR and first aid certification for animals
- Physical stamina to handle frequent lifting and long hours
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Experience with animal training or enrichment programs
- Knowledge of animal nutrition and health care
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and protocols
- Good organizational skills
- Basic understanding of animal care and welfare
- Physical ability to lift and move animals and equipment
- Patience and empathy towards animals
- Basic record-keeping and reporting skills
- Ability to handle animals of various sizes and temperament
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Job Tags
Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work