Shelter Porter

ADP, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Shelter Porter to maintain sanitation and cleanliness of the facility.

In this role you will work with animals daily to ensure they receive humane care, clean kennels, and assist with general facility upkeep. Responsibilities include disinfecting kennels, preparing species-appropriate food, disposing of waste, sanitizing bedding, and notifying supervisors of any animal distress or repairs needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift animals, equipment, and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend to pick up items.
• Willing to pick up feces, clean urine, vomit etc.
• Work around animals and cleaning chemicals (no allergies).
• Handle laundry, dishes, and litter boxes.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Perform janitorial tasks to maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kennels and cages.
• Prepare food and provide fresh water.
• Dispose of leftover food and waste.
• Sanitize litter and food pans daily.
• Sweep and clean floors with proper equipment.
• Perform janitorial duties and clean bathrooms.
• Wash and fold towels and bedding.
• Notify manager of repairs or animal distress.
• Move animals for scheduled procedures.
• Assist with other tasks as needed.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Animal handling

Cleaning & sanitation

Laundry & dishes

Indoor/outdoor work

Job description

A Shelter Porter is responsible for the sanitation and cleanliness of the facility. Additionally, Shelter Porters work with animals every day, and help to ensure that they receive quality and humane care.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect kennels and cages throughout the facility at the times, and in the manner required by current cleaning procedures.
• Prepare food appropriate for species, in proportions and at times required according to age and size, and continually provide fresh water.
• Pick up and properly dispose of leftover food and waste.
• Sanitize litter and food pans daily.
• Sweep and clean floors using proper equipment and as required by current cleaning procedures.
• Perform janitorial duties, empty trash, clean bathrooms, employee break areas, administration areas, etc.
• Wash and fold towels, blankets, and other bedding and store in designated places.
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the inside and outside of the buildings as required and assigned.
• Notify Facilities/Property Manager of anything needing repair, replacement, or attention.
• Move animals for scheduled surgery.
• Notify the appropriate personnel if:
  • An animal is in distress, appears to be sick or injured, or needs to be seen by a veterinarian.
  • An animal is displaying aggressive behavior towards other animals or humans.
• All other tasks assigned by manager/supervisor that arise during the work day.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Able to lift animals, equipment, and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend to pick up items off the floor
• Willing to pick up feces, clean urine, and other bodily discharge (vomit etc.)
• Have the ability to work around animals (no allergies) and cleaning chemicals
• Able to clean with hoses, machines, squeegees, towels, rags etc.
• Able to perform duties such as laundry, washing dishes, and litterboxes
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments
• Willing to perform any janitorial tasks required to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the facility, its kennels, cages, offices, clinic and other areas of the facility