Seasonal Animal Shelter Technician - Full-time / Part-time

h2About the Department/h2pstrong style="color:inherit;font-style:normal;text-indent:0px;"Basic Purpose of the Job:/strongbrbrUnder general supervision of the Animal Shelter Manager. Performs a variety of assigned duties and responsibilities involved in the operation of the Animal Shelter. Learns and adheres to safety standards.brbrstrongSupervision Received:/strongstrongnbsp;/strongWork under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Animal Services. Must be able to exercise sound judgment.brbrstrong style="color:inherit;font-style:normal;text-indent:0px;"strong style="color:inherit;font-style:normal;text-indent:0px;"strong style="color:inherit;font-style:normal;text-indent:0px;"Physical Requirements and Work Environment:/strong/strong/strongbrThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.bremuPhysical Demands/u/emem:nbsp;/emRegularly performs strenuous physical activities. Lift and/or move 50+ pounds frequently. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Subject to many interruptions and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.bremuWork Environment:nbsp;nbsp;/u/emExposure to outside elements, with walking in inclement weather. Frequent exposure to cleaning products including bleach, as well as other chemicals./ph2Position Duties/h2pExamples of Duties / Knowledge amp; Skillsbrstrong(Essential functions)nbsp;/strongas defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)olliUnder direct supervision, cares for stray and abandoned animals and serves the public in regard to animal shelter services./liliCleans the Animal Shelter and provides proper care for the animals./liliProvides excellent customer service and assists the general public with questions. Assists with animal adoptions./liliConducts initial health examinations and administers proper vaccinations on incoming animals, administers medication to animals as prescribed by the shelter manager and veterinarian./liliMaintains several logs including lost and found pets./liliCompletes paperwork and prepares animals for transport by 8:00am each day. Ensures the Animal Control Officer has required information to transport animals to appropriate locations./liliFollows city safety regulations and practices proper safety precautions related to all work performed./li/olem style="color:inherit;text-indent:0px;"strong style="color:inherit;font-style:normal;text-indent:0px;"Core Beliefsbr style="color:inherit;font-style:normal;text-indent:0px;"/strong/emCore beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur.br style="color:inherit;font-style:normal;text-indent:0px;"br style="color:inherit;font-style:normal;text-indent:0px;"Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).em style="color:inherit;text-indent:0px;"br/em/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pMinimum qualifications amp; RequirementsbrstrongJob Requirement:/strongulliAbility to calculate basic math/lili style="text-align:justify;"Ability to interpret and follow instructions/lili style="text-align:justify;"Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends/lili style="text-align:justify;"Ability to comply with safety standards/li/ulstrong style="color:inherit;font-style:normal;text-indent:0px;"Licensures amp; Certificates(must be active and current.)/strongbrbrulliMust be 18 years of age or older/liliValid Colorado driver's license with acceptable driving record/li/ulbr/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pstrongUp to 28 hours per week for up to 32 weeks/strong/p