Overnight 10:30pm-6:30am Doggy Daycare / Cleaning position

Job description

Job description

Downtown Dogs, a San Jose canine activity center is currently seeking qualified individuals for an OVERNIGHT POSITION working directly with dogs. You must have experience working overnight hours to apply. Applicants must be sincere dog lovers, who can deal with hard work, are highly dependable, and don't mind getting dirty. We are looking for new staff members to take on approximately 16-32 hours per week. These are permanent part-time positions (not seasonal or temporary).

We are currently hiring for:
Overnight Shifts: 10:30pm - 6:30am

Friday, Saturday, Sunday will possibility for an additional shift during the week

Job Description

Overnight shift works directly with the dogs 1-2 hours, actively engaging with the dogs, taking out for potty breaks and monitoring all dog activities. The remainder of the shift is spent cleaning the facility to get it ready for the next day.

Be prepared to:

* Be on your feet, active, and attentive all of your shift

* Get dirty (If you're disgusted by bodily fluids, this is not the job for you)

* Learn a ton about dogs and enjoy interacting with all the pups

*Use floor scrubber and vacuum to clean play room floors

*Laundry

*Clean restrooms, kitchen area

Other duties include: General cleaning and assisting with boarding dogs.

Requirements

Must love dogs!!! If you're not crazy about the pooches, you will hate this job. Must have previous experience working the overnight shift. This is not a job for everyone! Working with dogs can be (at times) exhausting, disgusting and overwhelming. Working the overnight shift care be exhausting and overwhelming as well. Previous dog handling experience (Vet Tech, Grooming, Kennel) is a big plus.

• Be able to lift 50 lbs. and expect to be physically active for your entire shift.
• You should be able to work equally well either independently or as a team. Along with a strong work ethic and physical stamina, you must be responsible, honest, patient, prompt, and very dependable.
• You must possess good written and verbal communication skills, a sense of humor, and most importantly, a positive attitude.

We're looking for people that want to work with dogs, not people who think working with dogs means playing and goofing around with them all day. If you think you're the right person, we look forward to meeting you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends only

Shift:

• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked the overnight shift before? If so what were the hours?
• Have you worked with dogs before? If so list any profecional work you have done.
• What hours and days are you available to work? Example: Sunday 9pm-7a, Monday 10pm-7am, etc...

Work Location: In person