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Government Jobs lists this PT Animal Shelter Technician opportunity in montrose, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Animal Shelter CaretakerSalary: $20.00 HourlyLocation: Animal Shelter, Montrose, COJob Type: Continuous Part-TimeDepartment: Police DepartmentDivision: Animal ServicesOpening Date: 05/12/2026FLSA: Non-ExemptJob DescriptionBasic Purpose of the Job: Under direct supervision, provides care for stray, abandoned and relinquished animals, serving the public in regard to animal shelter services. Performs data entry. Oversees volunteers, juvenile diversion workers, and community service workers.Essential Functions:Clean the Animal Shelter and provide proper care for the animals.Assist the general public with questions. Assist with animal adoptions. Perform reclaims, stray animal intakes, relinquishments and other related shelter information using AnimalShelterNet.Educate citizens about animal welfare and animal control laws and regulations.Conduct initial health examinations and administer proper vaccinations on incoming animals, administer medication to animals as prescribed by shelter manager and veterinarian and assist with humane euthanasia.Maintain Google Sheets on all Animal Services.Complete paperwork and prepare animals for transport by 8:00 am each day. Ensure the Animal Control Officer has required information to transport animals to appropriate location.Organize and oversee the work of volunteers, juvenile diversion workers, and community service workers.Core BeliefsCore beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur. Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).Job RequirementsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED).Six months training and experience in the care of animals, or experience in a similar position.Any equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have a genuine liking for animals and concern for their welfare.Have knowledge of current animal control regulations, laws and ordinances and stay informed of health issues, new laws, and animal sheltering methods.Must work weekends and holidays as scheduled.Must assist with and draw blood from animals.Licensures & Certificates(must be active and current):Certificate of completion in ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 and IS 10, 11 within one year of hire date.Current Colorado driver's license with acceptable record.Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The physical demands 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. Regularly performs strenuous physical activities. Lift and/or move 50+ pounds frequently. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Subject to many interruptions and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Exposure to outside elements, with walking in inclement weather. Frequent exposure to cleaning products including bleach, as well as other chemicals.Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.BenefitsThe City of Montrose is committed to compensating employees fairly and equitably. The talent and contributions of employees are crucial to enhancing the quality of life for all who live in, work for, or visit the City of Montrose. In addition to their paychecks, the following benefits represent a significant contribution toward their total compensation.Retirement Plan: A defined contribution investment program for non-sworn employees. The City will contribute 8% of your gross base wages.Paid Holidays: The following holidays are observed by the majority of City Offices. Martin Luther King Jr. Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Indigenous People's Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day New Year's DayPaid Vacation and Sick Leave: Employees are credited with vacation time each pay period that may be used after the first three (3) months of employment. Employees begin earning/utilizing sick leave immediately.Employee Assistance Program: Coverage is through Triad. Triad offers brief, solution-focused counseling for employees, their spouses or significant others, and their dependents under 26. The counseling is free and completely confidential.Black Canyon Golf Membership: Free employee golf membership and 20% Rusty Putter and Pro Shop discount.MRD Community Recreation Center Membership: Deeply discounted membership for employees and their dependents.For more information regarding our benefits please refer to Human Resources via email:
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montrose, CO, 81401, US
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