Kennel Cleaner-Durango

As a Kennel Cleaner at Velociti Services you will be play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for animals. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a genuine love for animals. Your tasks will contribute to the overall well-being of the animals and maintain a high standard of hygiene within the kennel facility.

Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Perform daily cleaning of all dog kennels, including removing waste, soiled bedding, and debris.
• Sweep and mop kennel floors to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Regularly disinfect and sanitize kennel surfaces, including floors, walls, and gates, using pet-safe cleaning agents.
• Pay special attention to areas frequently touched by dogs, such as food and water bowls.
• Clean and maintain all cleaning equipment regularly to ensure effective operation.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to supervisory staff for prompt repairs or replacement.
• Keep accurate records of cleaning schedules, disinfection procedures, and any observations related to kennel conditions.
• Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accessible to supervisory staff.
• Communicate effectively with other team members to coordinate cleaning schedules and share relevant information.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a cohesive and organized kennel environment.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills coupled with a positive, customer focused attitude
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet designated timelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Physical Requirements:

Applicants for this role must be able to:

• Lift boxes and packages weighing up to 60 pounds
• Lift, bend, squat, and stretch to move boxes, parcels, and shipments
• Climb small to medium flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Standing for extended periods of time

Benefits:

Velociti Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members:

Company-Provided Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ Hours per Week)

• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team members

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.