San Marcos, TX
San Marcos, Texas, United States
Mar 30, 2024
Full Time
JOB SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY Performs safe and humane cleaning of shelter facilities; feeds and waters animals; monitors animal health and alerts appropriate staff; cleans and sanitizes bowls, equipment, bedding, and related items; provides animal enrichment and documents behaviors; may assist the public with adoptions, intakes/reclaims, or other related matters; conducts routine clerical work; assists the vet services staff with routine procedures and performs other related duties as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Animal Care (feeding, watering, cleaning, veterinary attention): Feed and water animals daily; notify appropriate staff of any concerns or observations related to health, appetite, behavior, etc. Clean, disinfect, and maintain animal kennels, cages, and related equipment; wash bowls, bedding, utensils, and laundry; ensure all areas are re-stocked daily with needed supplies. Responsible for tools and minor equipment maintenance for drains, hoses, brushes, squeegees, sanitizing tools, dishwasher, washer, dryer, animal handling equipment, etc. Assist veterinary staff with medication, treatment, or other animal needs. 2. Customer Service and Collaboration: Provide a welcoming environment and assist visitors with animal interactions, adoptions, lost and found pets, intakes/reclaims and other animal matters; process adoption, reclaim and transfer paperwork. Work with volunteers and create a welcoming environment; provide staff assistance for volunteer training, programs, and initiatives; celebrate volunteer successes and assist the volunteer coordinator with volunteer performance feedback and coaching opportunities. 3. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. DECISION MAKING Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance; the latter of which would affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree. Using judgment when handing or seeking assistance for handling in special circumstances. Performing standard procedures in the absence of supervisor and seeking supervisor assistance when necessary. Dealing, approving, processing adoptions, receive and return animals from/to owners, ability ro recognize animal behavior and health concerns and report accordingly, ability to understand/ accept shelter procedures (disposition/ euthanasia). Ability to be self-sufficient and work independently. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Computer Skills - learn shelter application, accurately update and maintain records. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS One (1) year of animal care facility work experience is preferred. One (1) year of customer service experience is preferred. CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS CORE COMPETENCIES Working around animals of unknown origin, history and temperaments. Forms, vet records, computer data, adoption applications, reclaim/transfer documents. Record keeping, receipts. Money handling, move date calculation, maintain confidential information. Interacts, communicates, and provides assistance to the public regarding a variety of animal control matters; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with outside agencies, volunteers, shelter staff, co-workers and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus. Working around animals of unknown origin, history and temperaments. Forms, vet records, computer data, adoption applications, reclaim/transfer documents. Record keeping, receipts. Money handling, move date calculation, maintain confidential information Interacts, communicates, and provides assistance to the public regarding a variety of animal control matters; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with outside agencies, volunteers, shelter staff, co-workers and the general public. The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance. 2023 Benefits Guide BENEFITS Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO Plan Prescription Drug Plan Wellness Initiatives Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7 Dental Plan Davis Vision Insurance Base Vision Plan Premium Vision Plan Laser Vision Correction discounts Retirement Texas MunicipalRetirement System (TMRS) Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Flexible Spending Accounts City paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Vacation Sick Leave Holidays Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Activity Center Membership Direct Deposit The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work/life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services. Closing Date/Time: 4/26/2024 11:59 PM Central