<p>JOB OBJECTIVE: Ensure daily care of animals and the facility.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Cleans the kennels and appropriate areas daily by washing and sanitizing floors and other areas as needed or directed. </li><li>Cares for, feeds and houses animals at the animal shelter; ensures medications and vaccinations are given to animals in the shelter and is responsible for logging all medications; performs daily health checks and care for shelter animals. </li><li>Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations with limited assistance. </li><li>Performs general maintenance of the shelter including mowing, fence work and general repair and labor. </li><li>Performs euthanasia when needed by the Department. Operates a motor vehicle while picking up supplies and deceased animals. </li><li>Work the front desk which includes answering phones, greeting customers, processing adoptions, reclaims, relinquishments, entering data into computer system software, and any other tasks needed at the front when needed by the department. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned and/or required. </li></ul> <p>The following physical activities 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 and expectations.</p> <ul> <li>Highly repetitive, moderately physical. </li><li>While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills</p> <ul> <li>Ability to learn the Animal Care and Control Ordinance, working knowledge of animal restraint and care techniques. </li><li>Ability to lift or work with larger animals. </li><li>Ability to effectively communicate on a one-on-one basis with others. </li><li>Ability to maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with other employees, department officials and the public. </li><li>Ability to report to work each scheduled day, and on time. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Either present a certificate of Training for Animal Euthanasia or successfully complete training offered by the Department of City of Sherwood within one year of hire. Must meet the requirements to receive a Euthanasia Technician Certificate for controlled substance registration from Arkansas Department of Health Pharmacy Services. Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Working knowledge of animal handling, restraint, and animal behavior. Have an understanding of disease control and prevention.</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <p>High school or GED; Valid AR Driver's License desired. Skills in First Aid and CPR Experience in childcare setting or knowledge of childcare. Ability to maintain accurate records, type and enter data accurately. Ability to effectively communicate on a one-on-one basis with others. Ability to maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with other employees, department officials and the public. Ability to report to work each scheduled day, and on time.</p> <p>Miscellaneous Information</p> <p>This position is part time and is not eligible for the City of Sherwood benefits package.</p>