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SalaryAre you the type of person who loves animals and thrives in an environment requiring flexibility and resilience? Do you thrive in a lead position, working closely with others, maintaining positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances?
If this sounds like you, keep reading!
Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Lead Shelter Technician in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position provides general oversight of the employees who are responsible for day-to-day operations of the shelter, including cleaning/sanitizing of the facility and proper processing of animals.
Applications will be accepted through April 12, 2024.
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This position requires working shifts, including weekends, and holidays.
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
$16.65 - $21.15/hr, Salary based on qualifications and work experience.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one
- Paid leave: 13 vacation days, 12 sick leave, 12 holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
- 401k match of 4%
- Full pension retirement
- Annual performance pay increases up to 3.5%
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Requirements
High school graduation or equivalent plus two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a Shelter Technician; required experience includes working level duties in providing for the care and treatment and for the general welfare of animals at a shelter or related facility.
An acceptable combination of related education and experience may be considered.
Must have, or obtain within six (6) months of hire date, a valid euthanasia certification including completion of a euthanasia training program.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate loves animals and has the ability to handle individual animals in a safe, caring and respectful manner. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks that are crucial for managing daily operations effectively. The ideal candidate has the ability to train and supervise staff effectively and to be empathetic, patient, and able to handle stressful situations with professionalism. The ideal candidate contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with superiors and the team.
Day to Day Duties
- Provides general oversight of shelter employees.
- Monitors safety protocols, customer service standards and County policies and procedures.
- Works with and around all types of animals and animal matter in enclosed areas.
- Performs kenneling of dogs and cats delivered to the shelter, provides food and water for animals.
- Ensures cleanliness of the shelter is maintained, cleans animal cages, kennels, traps and transport carriers, and assists in daily routine cleaning.
- Meets and assists visitors who come to the shelter.
- Assists with the preparation of animals for off-site adoption events.
- Creates and maintains shelter records on computer systems.
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Apply now and fill out our mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!
CLOSES: April 12, 2024
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