Part-Time Shelter Technician - Enrichment & Care

City of Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Cedar Rapids seeks a dedicated Temporary Animal Shelter Technician to support daily care of all animals, including cleaning kennels, feeding, exercising, and enrichment. The part-time role requires a high school diploma, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Work shifts are Sunday-Wednesday 7:00am-12:00pm or Wednesday-Saturday 7:00am-12:00pm, with no sponsorship for employment authorization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Reliable work attendance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.
• One year of experience in an animal shelter, rescue, or veterinary clinic performing kennel operations and monitoring animal behavior

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects kennels and runs daily.
• Feeds and waters animals daily.
• Observes and documents animals’ appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent daily. Notifies management of any concerning or dangerous behavior.
• Utilize animal handling skills to provide a safe and humane environment for all animals.
• Exercises dogs and provides enrichment to all animals.
• Properly stocks and organizes all animal holding rooms as well as storage rooms.
• Washes and dries laundry items. Washes and sterilizes bowls, toys, or other items.
• Maintains equipment used to complete job assignments and keeps such equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including shoveling snow, cleaning up trash and animal waste.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Thoroughly cleans and disinfects all areas in shelter.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Effective communication

Collaborative with diverse populations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

City of Cedar Rapids seeks a dedicated Temporary Animal Shelter Technician to support daily care of all animals, including cleaning kennels, feeding, exercising, and enrichment. The part-time role requires a high school diploma, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Work shifts are Sunday-Wednesday 7:00am-12:00pm or Wednesday-Saturday 7:00am-12:00pm, with no sponsorship for employment authorization.