Animal Care Technician

Shelter Cleaning And Animal Care Position Under the direction of the Animal Care Supervisor, this position is responsible for all aspects of shelter cleaning, animal care, laundry, and dishes to ensure shelter animals are provided with the highest quality of care and enrichment during their shelter stay. This position will be cross-trained to provide care for both feline and canine animals. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required with experience in animal welfare and shelter operations preferred. Must be skilled in animal handling and have general knowledge of a variety of animal species and their health, care, and behavior. The qualified candidate will be proficient in oral and written communication, computer usage and the use of basic computer programs, with a strong customer service background. Ability to multitask, prioritize, manage time efficiently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, stressful setting. Must possess a valid driver's license and complete required NIMS level training within the first six months of hire. Physical Demands: Regularly required to maneuver on uneven terrain, climb, bend, move about on hands and knees, use hands, arms and fingers to reach, handle, seize, hold, grasp or turn objects. Strength and agility sufficient to lift and maneuver up to 50 1bs and up to 100 pounds with reasonable accommodations. Ability to handle and control animals of various species, size and temperament, including aggressive and dangerous animals. Extended periods of standing, walking and animal handling. Working Conditions: Inside animal shelter environment and extended period of time outside. Exposure to outside conditions of extreme heat and cold and adverse weather. Exposure to animals of all types and temperaments, zoonotic diseases, potentially hazardous work areas, animal feces, dirty or unsanitary conditions and cleaning chemicals. Noise levels in the shelter vary but may be moderate to high at times. Drug testing Background check In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position. This position may be required to work holidays and one weekend day per week. IBEW Maintenance & Clerical Bargaining Unit Position. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace. The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BILINGUAL SKILLS PREFERRED