Animal Care Worker Jobs

Posting Title

Animal Care Worker

Job Requisition Number

COA089643

Position Number

106421

Job Type

Full-Time

Division Name

Animal Care

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) months of work experience.

• None

Notes to Applicants

Austin Animal Center Main Building

Who Are We?
Austin Animal Center‘s mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets.

What’s the Job?
The Austin Animal Services Center is seeking someone who will share our commitment to deliver exceptional service and care to our guests on a daily basis while making sure their space remains clean and the guests remain happy and active. You’ll need to be able to work on the weekends or holidays when most people visit our adoption center. The Animal Care Worker is responsible for feeding, walking, exercising, and bathing animals as needed; bring animals to and from the kennel during check-in and check-out times; clean up after animals both inside the facility and outside, clean animal runs and cages as needed; and maintain the guest buildings as a whole by performing tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out trash, and checking equipment and supplies.

Regarding Your Application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A cover letter and résumé are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers. A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected for hire: You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses. A Criminal Background check (CBI) will be conducted.

Additional Information: Austin Public Health/Animal Service Office worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APH/ASO worksite – including construction sites, parking lot, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Please Note this posting may close any time after 7 days.

Safety and or Physical Requirements: Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking and carrying or using a force equal to lifting fifty pounds or heavier. Must be able to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions.

Please Note this posting may close any time after 7 days

Pay Range

$20.00 – $22.00

Hours

Open seven days a week, so schedule will include at least one weekend day and holidays. This position will work 40 hours per week.

Job Close Date

08/18/2023

Type of Posting

External

Department

Animal Services

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position

Not Applicable

Category

Technical

Location

Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop Bldg A 78702

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Experience in an animal-related field, including animal husbandry, health, and basic care.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and de-escalating conflicts.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, high stress environment with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of animal services and related programs.
• Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques and principles.
• Adherence to disease management and safety protocols.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

Criminal Background Investigation

This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

EEO/ADA

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within

the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.