Custodian

Position: Custodian

Department: Animal Care

Reports To: Animal Care Supervisor

Location: 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341

Summary:

LifeLine Animal Project is committed to the care and welfare of pets and the people who love them. The values we exhibit as an organization show the strength of our staff, our leadership and our community. We expect all employees to exhibit LifeLine’s core values as we complete daily tasks, provide services to clients and care for our animals.

This position will support overall janitorial services at facility focusing on the laundry/dish area,

animal holding, and outdoor areas. This position will be utilized to improve shelter

cleanliness and general appearance.

Essential Job Functions:

This represents a list of essential job duties. Other duties or special projects may be assigned as needed.

• Uphold the standards and values of LifeLine Animal Project:

Save Lives -- Build Community -- Be Exceptional Stewards -- Be Courageous --

Be Compassionate -- Take Responsibility -- Respect, Embrace and Celebrate Diversity

• Exhibit exceptional stewardship of LifeLine properties and properties under LifeLine’s management by providing operational maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure shelter cleanliness and organization within animal areas, play yards, relevant outdoor areas, and walkways.
• Perform all laundry functions for the shelter including sorting, washing, drying, folding and storing in appropriate locations.
• Wash/sanitize dishes or any other items used in the shelter and store in appropriate locations.
• Alert supervisor when laundry/dish area supplies are low and need re-ordering.
• Maintain organization of laundry, food prep, sallyport, barn and assigned storage spaces.
• Maintain cleanliness and function of washers, dryers, dishwashers, and other utilities used in the execution of daily functions.
• Service outside trash receptacles and dumpster areas located in play yards, common areas, and employee parking lot.
• Courageously assist other departments when needed and as assigned by supervisors and managers.
• Take responsibility to immediately report any safety hazards to supervisors.
• Lead by example, modeling proper animal handling techniques, safety protocols, and compassionate care.
• Maintain disease control, animal health and sanitation protocols to further LifeLine’s mission to save lives.
• When relevant and appropriate, perform all animal care activities in compliance with shelter policies and relevant regulations, including those related to health, safety, and animal welfare.
• Recognize signs of animal stress, illness, or behavioral concerns and report them to kennel management or veterinary personnel.
• Help strengthen and build a community of animal welfare advocates by supporting and engaging the volunteers who aid the animal care teams.
• Continue education by participating in LifeLine’s 40-hour annual training requirement.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Compassionfor animals and the people who love and care for them.
• Ability to respect, embrace and celebrate diversity by serving the public and fellow employees with honesty, integrity, and courtesy.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 12 hours a day) and to bend and reach to perform assigned work activities.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to communicate, understand and follow a variety of oral and written instructions/procedures.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable working around dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and handle challenging situations with calmness and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure efficient shelter operations.
• Ability to be around impounded dogs, cats and other animals including vicious, stray, sick or injured animals.
• Ability to handle seeing and dealing with animals that have been abused, neglected or treated cruelly.
• Ability to cope with the emotional impact of potential euthanasia cases.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on shelter needs.
• Must have a means of travel that ensures prompt arrival for work shifts.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Must be at least 18 years or older.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to unpleasant kennel smells. May have to handle dogs and cats that are stray, injured, diseased or vicious.