Animal Shelter Cleaner
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
lewis county is currently hiring an animal shelter cleaner - extra help within the animal shelter division of their public health and social services department.
all applicants must go to the lewis county website to get detailed instructions on how to apply. Applicants who do not follow detailed instructions listed on the county website posting will be disqualified.
job type: extra help; non-exempt
salary range: grade 107: $17.45-$22.92/hr doq
nature of workunder close supervision, provides customer service and assists with animal shelter operations. This is an extra help, part-time position with an average shift duration of 4 hours. Scheduling may fluctuate depending on business needs.
essential functionsthe following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
- provides basic care for animals kept in the county animal shelter in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
- cleans and maintains safe and sanitary conditions in the animal shelter.
- cleans and feeds animals, and performs basic medical care, restraint and infection control procedures.
- may assist with general office functions such as customer service.
- provides information and assistance to visitors within the scope of authority.
work is performed in an office and the county animal shelter; work involves physical demands; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet department standards.
qualifications requiredhigh school diploma or g.e.d. Must be able to pass a background check.
competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors) knowledge of- proper animal control practices.
- physical characteristics of common breeds of dogs and cats.
- principles of record keeping and records management.
- proper animal control practices.
- physical characteristics of common breeds of dogs and cats.
- principles of record keeping and records management.
- learn and follow county policies and procedures.
- regular, reliable attendance.
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