Dog Walker - Pet Sitter

Walker Headhunters, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid hourly for travel

Job summary

A pet services company in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking enthusiastic dog walkers. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment with hourly pay and reimbursement for travel costs. Ideal candidates must enjoy working outdoors, possess strong communication and customer service skills, and have a reliable mode of transportation. Applicants must be self-motivated, able to walk five miles daily, and pass a background check. Join us for a fulfilling job where you can combine fun and exercise!

Qualifications

• Able to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Must have a working smartphone and mobile access to the internet.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a car or reliable transit; no walking or biking as sole transport.
• Able to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold weather.
• Available a minimum of three days per week, Monday - Friday, between 11 am - 3 pm.
• Walk at least one mile in 20 minutes, totaling at least five miles per day.
• Provide reliable, friendly service to clients.
• Represent the company professionally to clients.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Time management

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Do you love animals? Do you prefer to work independently? Enjoy the outdoors? Join our team and find a job built around fun and exercise that you can complete with integrity and joy.

We're looking for dog walkers who will love what they do. You're not only the dog walker/petsitter, you're the face of the company to your clients. You have to embody everything we represent. Walkers are fully supported - paid hourly, for travel, and we pay your taxes. We also offer gas and cell reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Be able to tolerate working in extreme (hot/cold) weather
• Have a working smartphone and mobile access to the internet
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must be available a minimum of three days per week, Monday - Friday, between 11am - 3pm
• Must be able to walk at least one mile in 20 minutes - at least five miles per day
• Must have a car or equivalent - no walking, biking, or metro as transportation

Qualifications

• Able to lift at least 30 lbs
• Able to walk 5+ miles per day
• Demonstrates flexibility and a strong work ethic
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Self-motivated with great time management
• Confidentiality

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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