Animal Care Technician I - Montgomery County Texas : Job Details

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.Department: Animal Services Job Grade: 4 Civil Service: Yes Shift Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) - Must be available weekends Purpose of this position: • This position is responsible for, but not limited to, direct manual labor necessary to ensure quality and ethical care, maintenance, health and disposition of animals while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. • Cleans and sanitizes animal kennels/cages • Feeds and waters animals • Assists with medicating animals. • Assists with ways to showcase animals in the Shelter and at offsite events, including, but not limited to, helping potential adopters, fosters or rescues with animals and delivering accurate information. • Maintains accurate information and precise records. • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor Primary Job Duties • Maintain clean, healthy environment for all animals, staff and citizens • Responsible for feeding and watering all animals • Responsible for cleaning animals and their kennels • Responsible for administering and documenting medication prescribed to animals • Assist citizens looking to reclaim, rescue, adopt or foster animals Education, Experience and Skill Requirements • Must be able to work with any and all breeds • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Requires less than 1 year experience in related field • Ability to remain calm and professional in high stress situations • Ability to work independently and with a team • General knowledge of basic office equipment (copiers, fax, etc..) • Data entry and retrieval experience preferred • Excellent communication skills with co-workers, volunteers, and citizens After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County. Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.