About Us: Sea Dog Animal Training is an animal training and boarding facility. While our business is primarily dogs, we also serve owners of cats, birds, and other exotic animals. Our philosophy is that training saves lives, and we specialize in working with pets that have challenging behaviors, so that they can become successful and loving companions.
Sea Dog Animal Training is looking for a responsible and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a kennel attendant – dishwasher and laundry. This is a part-time, entry-level position in the animal care field. No experience required! We will teach you what you need to know and there are opportunities for advancement. Job duties include supporting our animal caretakers by washing animal dishes and laundry.
Job Description
The kennel attendant – dishwasher and laundry job is dedicated to keeping clean and sanitary dishes and laundry available for our animals. This role supports our animal care team by making sure essential items are ready for dog care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Disinfecting, scrubbing, rinsing, and drying our dishes.
- Maintaining and making disinfectant baths for dishes and toys.
- Using a dishwasher to sanitize dishes.
- Sorting, washing, drying, folding, and storing items such as bedding, blankets, and toys.
- Maintaining laundry room and supplies in a neat and clean fashion.
- Assisting animal caretakers as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Schedule
- This is a part-time position with flexible hours.
- Available shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the needs of the facility.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wages.
- Gain experience in the animal care field.
- Professional development and opportunities for advancement.
- Work around our wonderful animal guests!
Requirements
- Ability to work independently to accomplish routine tasks.
- Ability to work with teammates.
- Ability to bend, twist, lift, push, pull, and stretch. May be required to handle up to 50 lbs.
- Tolerance of exposure to outdoor environments in all seasons and weather conditions.
- Ability to work in loud environments with exposure to strong smells, disinfectants, animals, and waste.
- Ability to communicate clearly both in person and in writing.
- Ability to follow rules, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
- Understanding when to ask for help.
Position Qualifications
- Reliable transportation
- Comfort working around dogs
- Employment conditional on background check and drug screening.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $10.75 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
Day range:
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Split shift
Work setting:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77070 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77070: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person