RECREATION ASSISTANT II
Animal Tech Assistant
City of Salina, Kansas
Parks & Recreation / Animal Services
Intermittent Part-Time · Permanent
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
Our Recreation Assistant II plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being & daily care of our shelter animals, including cleaning enclosures, providing nutritious meals, & creating a clean, safe environment where animals can thrive. This role has a meaningful impact on the lives of animals & their future owners by facilitating adoptions & guiding prospective pet owners through the adoption process with detailed, compassionate information about each animal. Valuable experience is gained in animal handling & skills are developed to monitor animal health closely. All of this is accomplished while working with a supportive, knowledgeable team dedicated to animal welfare & community service.
On-the-Job Training: Our next Recreation Assistant II will receive hands-on training in animal care, shelter operations, & customer service, all while working in a safe & friendly environment. Our experienced team is committed to supporting new employees’ growth & providing guidance in learning best practices for animal handling, health monitoring, & adoption assistance. We prioritize safety, compassion, & teamwork, creating a positive workplace where our employees gain valuable skills & make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals & the community.
Duties:
· Animal Care: Cleans & provides daily care to animals, ensuring they are healthy, fed, & housed in a clean environment.
· Adoption Assistance: Supports pet adoptions by helping prospective pet owners, providing information about animals, & facilitating the adoption process.
· Customer Service: Answers telephone inquiries, assists visitors, & provides excellent customer service to pet owners & the general public.
· Animal Handling: Safely & humanely restrains animals for various procedures, including medical examinations & vaccinations.
· Health Monitoring: Observes animals for signs of illness or distress & report any concerns to senior staff.
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience:
· Previous experience in an animal care or veterinary setting is a plus but not required.
· Basic computer skills for data entry & record-keeping.
· Strong telephone & communication skills to effectively interact with the public.
Desired Qualifications:
· Proficiency in safely restraining animals for various procedures.
· Maintains a high standard of customer service.
· Communicates well with Animal Services patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
· Demonstrates kindness to Animal Services patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
· Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.
Requirements:
· Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
· This is a non-driving position.
· Must pass a background check.
· Must have reliable transportation to-and-from work.
· Must be available to work shifts.
· Follows scheduling protocols & routinely obtains work schedule.
· Follows time & attendance guidelines.
· Adheres to payroll requirements.
· Attends required trainings & meetings.
· Reviews posted event calendars.
· Must be able to follow instructions & adhere to shelter protocols & procedures.
· Performs all job tasks according to rules, guidelines & expectations of Animal Services Manager.
· Responds in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.
Work Type:
· Moderate, exerting up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
· Capability to stand, walk, & bend for extended periods.
Attitude & Work Ethic:
· Positive attitude & willingness to learn.
· Strong work ethic with a commitment to animal welfare.
· Compassion & kindness toward animals & pet owners are essential.
· Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
· Patience & resilience, especially when dealing with challenging situations or distressed animals.
Hours:
· Part-time position with 5-25 hours per week.
· Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends & holidays as needed.
Starting pay: $12.13 - 14.13/hr. DOQ EOE
Application Deadline: Until filled
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov
