Canine Care Associate Job Township of Wayland Michigan USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Location: Township of Wayland

Description

PAWS With A Cause® is hiring Part-Time Canine Care Associates!

In this role, you'll help maintain the highest standards of care, health, and well-being for the amazing dogs that support our mission. We're looking for team members who are dependable, adaptable, hardworking, and passionate about both dogs and people.

Starting pay: $15.50 to $16.25 per hour, based on experience.

Available shifts: Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join a team that helps make greater independence possible through assistance dogs.

About Paws With A Cause

Paws With A Cause® (PAWS) exists to create opportunities to live with dignity, companionship and confidence. We do our best work by embodying our core values: adaptability, dedication, innovation, optimism, and gratitude.

PAWS' mission is to transform lives and strengthen communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining PAWS’ buildings, kennels, and grounds by providing housekeeping, grounds keeping, kennel sanitation, dog enrichment, and minor repair services.

Key Accountabilities

Cleaning and maintenance of all Building C
Maintain a clean, safe & healthy environment for dogs in building C
Report canine care and welfare concerns following PAWS procedures

Essential Responsibilities

Maintain a sterile environment for dogs and employees by power washing interior and exterior kennels daily, waste removal and disposal, laundry, and cleaning all areas as assigned by the Canine Care Supervisor

Responsible for keeping break rooms cleaned and restocked

Maintain building accessibility and appearance at the direction of the Canine Care Supervisor; trash removal and disposal, salting/scraping and snow removal, lawn maintenance, pea gravel disposal

Maintain Building Care equipment by performing preventative maintenance needs as instructed, repairing equipment as needed, and reporting needed repairs and parts replacements to the Canine Care Supervisor

Operate equipment to perform essential job duties, which includes but is not limited to a snow blower, lawn mower, floor-scrubber, floor buffer, and power washer

Maintain supply inventory by checking stock, anticipating need for replacements, and unloading supplies

Provide enrichment to dogs in kennels at the direction of the Canine Care Supervisor

Other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Responsibilities

Feed and care for the cats, including cleaning the litter boxes

Supervision Received

Specific Direction - Follows established work procedures. Receives periodic checks for performance. Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements Education & Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D equivalent

Prior janitorial or cleaning experience preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to work weekends

Possess a working knowledge of the various tools and equipment needed to fulfill the requirements of the job, and the ability to certify on this equipment after training

Ability to handle all sizes and breeds of PAWS animals, which could weigh in excess of 100lbs, while moving them from one location to another in an acceptable and safe manner, including correcting dogs on a leash

Core competencies

Safety Awareness:
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards outlined by safety management

Team Player:
Ability to be an active participant of a team and move the team toward the completion of goals

Reliability:
Ability to be dependable, trustworthy, and committed to doing the best job possible

Time Management:
Ability to…