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Seasonal Pet Care TechnicianPet Care Plus • Chicago, IL, United States
Seasonal Pet Care Technician

Seasonal Pet Care Technician

Pet Care Plus • Chicago, IL, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Job Title : Pet Care Technician

Summary : Lovingly care for the needs of each canine guest.

Job Title :                    Pet Care Technician

Reports to :                 Pet Care Supervisors and Managers

Department :               Pet Care Operations

Summary :                   Lovingly care for the needs of each canine guest.

The following is a list of major duties and responsibilities for this position along with certain supportive duties to ensure our guests are Safe, Happy, & Healthy. This list is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be added as needed.

PLEASE NOTE : You will receive an assessment that must be completed as part of the application process. Only applications with a completed Predictive Index assessment will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Dog Handling

  • Walk dogs on leash to and from outside exercise areas.
  • Engage pets in play activities including exercise walks, fetch, etc.
  • Independently supervise group play sessions with at least 18 pre-screened dogs of any size as needed
  • Immediately report health, behavior or safety concerns to the supervisor.

Food and Water

  • Distribute treats and / or food as instructed by Supervisors and Managers.
  • Provide clean, full water bowls to all pets at all times.
  • Cleaning and Organization

  • Discard pet stools and record each pet’s elimination habits.
  • Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas.
  • Clean, sanitize and rinse all food and water bowls.
  • Mix and use disinfectants and other chemicals safely as instructed by supervisor.
  • Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc.
  • Assist with unloading and storing pet food and supplies.
  • Empty and sanitize trash cans and receptacles.
  • Help maintain the cleanliness of the property by picking up and disposing of trash or debris.
  • Keep aisles, drains, carts, shelves, sinks, flows, furniture, counters, and glass clean, sanitary and free of clutter / debris.
  • Dog Bathing

  • Provide quality baths and ensure workspace is clean after service is complete as needed.
  • Other

  • Follow all company procedures.
  • Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule and accurately
  • Assist with other facility maintenance tasks and repairs as requested.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

    Competency Statements

  • Respect : Treat all team members, customers and guests with respect
  • Reliability : Dependable and trustworthy
  • Responsible : Accountable for own conduct
  • Passionate :   Passionate about animals and our mission of exceptional pet care
  • Customer Oriented : Fulfill and prioritize customers’ needs while following company procedures
  • Friendly : Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others
  • Judgment : Make sound decisions using available information
  • Loyal : The trait of feeling a duty to the employer
  • Detail Oriented : Focus attention on the minute details of a task or project
  • Accuracy : Perform work accurately and thoroughly
  • Communication – Oral : Communicate effectively using the spoken word
  • Communication – Written : Communicate in writing clearly and concisely
  • Education / Experience :

  • Six months to one year of experience caring for pets (either work experience or personal pet experience).
  • Previous experience in a professional pet environment preferred (e.g., shelter, rescue organization, kennel, vet office)
  • Computer Skills

  • Basic, able to use operations and HR software proficiently
  • Physical Requirements

    Position is both indoors and outside. Majority of time is spent standing, walking and bending. Must be able to :

  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Lift 50-75 lbs
  • Ability to physically manage and handle large dogs
  • Bend and lift several times per day
  • Walk regularly throughout the day
  • Work around pet hair and dander
  • Work all holidays and weekends year-round
  • Reasonable Accommodations Statement

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Completeness

    The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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