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City of Salina, Kansas Recreation Assistant II (Animal Tech Assistant) in Salina, Kansas

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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 assis-

tance. 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 & vaccina-

tions.

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

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

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