Animal Caretaker

City of Rancho Cucamonga; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Services Department is seeking an Animal Caretaker to help care for domestic, exotic, and wildlife in a busy shelter. You will maintain clean housing areas, assist with meet-and-greet events, and support enrichment and behavior programs while ensuring high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities include processing licenses, helping with adoptions, and communicating animal needs to adopters. Weekend/evening shifts and on-call work are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Six months of recent experience with domestic animals desirable.

Responsabilités

• Cleaning and disinfecting cages and interacting with a variety of animals including domestic, exotic, and wildlife.
• General housekeeping; washing dishes and laundry; maintaining a clean and orderly work environment; keeping facilities and equipment in good working order.
• Assisting public with general inquiries and finding lost and found pets.
• Answering phone calls and assisting administrative staff with records, cashier services and processing licenses.
• The meet and greet process and helping customers select and adopt pets.
• Communicating medical and behavior needs of specific animals to potential adopters.
• Safely handling a variety of breeds and species with varying temperaments.
• Participating in enrichment and socialization programs.
• Interacting with volunteers.
• Maintaining animal and supply inventory.
• Assisting with euthanasia.

Connaissances

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Cash register

Cleaning equipment

Description du poste

WHY JOIN #TEAMRC

The Animal Services Department is seeking an Animal Caretaker to join our team! Our mission is to create PAWsitive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people. We accomplish this by caring for thousands of animals (domestic and wildlife) annually and working to reunite them with their owners, rehome them, or transfer them to rescue and rehabilitation organizations. We also play an important role in assisting the public with their animal-related concerns. When you join TeamRC, you can expect to be working in a fast-paced environment with a dedicated and committed team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect and serve the animals and people in our community.

You will make a difference!

What You Will Be Doing Here At Team Rc

Animal Caretakers play a key role in daily shelter operations by cleaning and disinfecting animal housing areas, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry and dishes, assisting with meet‑and‑greet and adoptions, and supporting enrichment and behavior programs. Animal Caretakers also assist the public with animal related questions and support other divisions at the Animal Center as needed.

This Position Might Be Perfect For You If

• This position might be perfect for you if:
• You excel in a team environment.
• You are a matchmaker and like finding people their perfect pet.
• You have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• You strive for excellence and have a can‑do attitude.
• You function best in a fast-paced environment where multitasking is the norm.
• You are compassionate and empathetic for people and their pets.
• You are comfortable safely handling all animals, from the biggest dog to the smallest mouse, including wildlife.

Must have the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, and on‑call basis.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Cleaning and disinfecting cages and interacting with a variety of animals including domestic, exotic, and wildlife.
• General housekeeping; washing dishes and laundry; maintaining a clean and orderly work environment; keeping the facilities and equipment in good working order.
• Assisting members of the public with general inquiries and finding lost and found pets (cue those customer service skills).
• Answering phone calls and assisting the administrative staff with updating records, cashier services and processing licenses, stray animals and adoptions.
• The meet and greet process and helping customers select and adopt pets (one of the most exciting parts!).
• Communicating medical and behavior needs of specific animals to potential adopters.
• Safely handling a variety of breeds and species of animals with various temperaments and needs.
• Participating in animal enrichment and socialization programs.
• Interacting with our rockstar volunteers.
• Maintaining animal inventory and supply inventory.
• Assisting with euthanasia.

Job Description

For more information, please visit the job description here.

ARE YOU QUALIFIED

Education And/or Experience

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Six months of recent experience working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, clinical setting, or animal services facility, is desirable.

License Or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C or Class 3 California driver's license, and have a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Various breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals; basic characteristics of animal behavior; care techniques; customer service techniques; procedures related to kennel cleaning and maintenance of facilities; record keeping procedures; occupational hazards and safe work practices related to animal care; safe driving principles and practices; operating cleaning equipment and other tools used in the maintenance of kennels; operating a vehicle observing legal driving practices; operating a cash register; administering injections and medications to all types of animals; operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs; handling animals in a safe and efficient manner; learning, understanding, and interpreting rules and regulations governing the impounding and release of animals; recognizing normal and abnormal animal behavior; preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records; meeting and dealing tactfully and effectively with the public; responding to requests and inquiries for information concerning animal services; working independently in the absence of supervision; understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions; communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establishing, maintaining and fostering positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE

Successful Candidates Shall Be Required To

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established, and
• Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam.

If hired, candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Disclaimers

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy which may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click here. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail]. Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website at www.cityofrc.us for more information.

No benefits