Animal Care Attendant

City of Overland Park; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Overland Park is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to support animal care at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. This entry-level position involves interacting with the public and assisting with animal care duties to ensure the health and safety of the animals. Ideal candidates should possess basic animal care knowledge and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, no previous experience required.
• Basic animal care background beneficial, livestock experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the public while performing daily animal care duties.
• Assist with maintaining the health and safety of the animals.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Good communication skills

Basic reading skills

Good memory skills

Good observational skills

Education

Basic education

Job description

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City of Overland Park provided pay range

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr

The City of Overland Park has a temporary Animal Care Attendant position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Job Summary Statement

Works under the supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor, Animal Care Assistant Supervisor, and Animal Care Specialist throughout the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. Animal Care attendants interact with the public while performing daily duties. Assists with animal care duties to maintain the health and safety of the animals throughout the Farmstead.

Requirements

• Basic education - Must be 16 years or older.
  
  

Experience

• This is an entry-level position.
• No previous experience is required.
• Basic animal care background is beneficial and experience with livestock preferred.
  
  

Skills

• Manual dexterity.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic reading and math skills.
• Good memory skills.
• Good observational skills.
• Tidy/picks up after oneself.
  
  

Mental Requirements

• Ability to work under distracting conditions.
• Ability to remain calm and polite during stressful situations.
• Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
• Ability to receive training and maintain knowledge of Farmstead animals, activities, and programs.
• Ability to greet and assist the general public.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work with animals; including large livestock.
• Ability to handle extreme environmental conditions.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand and be attentive for extended periods of time.
• Ability to greet and assist the general public.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect)

• None.
  
  

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: Variable Hours - PT/SEA/TMP

Pay Rate: $15.00 Per Hour

Application Deadline: Open until filled

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

EO/M/F/D/V

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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