Animal Attendant
City of Jersey City
Animal Attendant
The City of Jersey City is seeking an Animal Attendant to support the Department of Health and Human Services – Division of Animal Care & Control. Under the direction of the Animal Control Officer, this position cares for, feeds, and grooms dogs, cats, and other animals. This position primarily involves the cleaning of their living quarters and the adjacent areas.
Examples of Duties
Feed, water, clean, groom, and exercise animals. • Cleans and sterilizes animal food bowls and water pans. • Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes washing and grooming areas. • Cleans and disinfects animal living quarters and may clean other areas, including the office and outside areas. • Collects stool samples and takes them to a veterinarian for analysis for parasites. • Observes animals' general health, diet, weight, appetite, etc., for negative symptoms. • Maintains security within the area where the animals are housed. • Transports animals to the veterinarian for check-ups, shots, deworming, or other examination and treatment. • May assist with the training of animals. • May perform routine clerical work in keeping records of animals being housed. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Supplemental Information
• Knowledge of the care and feeding of animals. • Knowledge of the methods of cleaning and disinfecting cages, pens, and related equipment. • Knowledge of identifying symptoms of health disorders in animals. • Ability to maintain simple records. • Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with co-workers and the public. • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively.
$16.65 - $25.65 per hour
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