City of Hopewell, VA is hiring: Animal Control Custodian in Hopewell

Salary: $29,038.23 Annually

Location : City of Hopewell, VA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: POL101724

Department: Police

Opening Date: 10/17/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Maintains the City animal shelter and facility and cares for the impounded animals.
Examples of Duties

• Cleans the shelter, to include kennels, cages and runs throughout the day.
• Wash/Dry laundry.
• Washing dishes.
• Cleans the play yard after the animals.
• Performs work in the general lawn care of the facility grounds.
• Cleans the office, walkways, and bathroom area of the shelter.
• Feeds, waters, grooms and helps unload animals.
• Responds to inquiries regarding animals and answers to basic questions on animal control activities on the phone and/or in the office.
• Performs general preventive maintenance on the equipment.
• Performs meet and greets with potential adopters.
• Assist in taking adoption photos of the animals for social medial platforms and adoption events.
• Assesses the behavior of the animals for adoption placement.
• Provide medication for sick animals as needed.
• Monitor animals while in play yard.
• Monitor and restock supplies.
• Assist police officers with the impoundment of animals.
• Fill out daily observation sheets on each animal and notify animal control officers of abnormal behavior.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Ability to read and write and minimal experience (less than 6 months) animal-related experience required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Animal CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Animal behavior, enrichment and/or training classes preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of animal behavior, Virginia Animal Laws, care of animals and shelter-related equipment

Skills:

• Communication skills
• Being able to work in a team environment
• Able to multi-task
• Work in a high stress situations
• Basic computer knowledge/skills

Abilities:

• Ability to deal with the general public and to deal with dangerous animals.
• Ability to deal with emotional citizens.
• Ability to work holidays and weekends.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust and to wild and/or dangerous animals.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions.
• Typical weight handled: up to 100lbs

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