PART TIME KENNEL ASSISTANT

at  City of Manteca CA

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, vehicles and equipment.
Basic methods of handling and caring for animals.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Health and safety regulations.
Basic record-keeping techniques.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience handling and caring for animals.
Recruitments may be extended or closed early by the department if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
THE CITY OF MANTECA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SELECT A LIMITED NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ITS RECRUITMENTS.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Maintain the City Animal Shelter in a clean and orderly condition; sweep, scrub and mop floors; clean and disinfect kennels; pick up debris and empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills.
Provide care for sheltered animals; monitor animals to assure health and safety; set out food and clean up after animals; perform regular inventory of sheltered animals; clean animals as necessary; assure adequate stock of food and supplies; notify appropriate personnel of sick animals.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of the Animal Shelter; process a variety of forms and applications, issue animal licenses, assist with animal adoptions and duplicate materials as needed.
Initiate, answer and log telephone calls; respond to complaints of disruptive animals and contact members of the community concerning animal complaints and related issues; arrange for Officer dispatch as appropriate.
Assist with the euthanasia of unclaimed animals according to established procedures; maintain related records.
Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in a clean condition; wash interior and exterior of vehicles; arrange for vehicle repairs as needed.
Maintain routine records and files related to incoming and outgoing animals, cleaning supplies and assigned activities.
Operate a variety of standard cleaning equipment; operate standard office equipment including a computer.
Communicate with City personnel, outside agencies and members of the community to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.