Vacancy caducado!
JOB DESCRIPTION
ANIMAL HANDLER/CARETAKER
AT FOR THE LUV OF PAWS - A NO-KILL DOMESTIC ANIMAL SANCTUARY
(Not a comprehensive list)
First priority: Care and handling of dogs, socializing
Feed/water; clean igloos/houses; maintain kennels
misting system, water softener, hoses, etc.
Kennels: Maintenance, repair, level ground, insulate PVC
for winter, maintain filter system for water
softener
Maintenance of
Equipment: Water softener, water tank, swamp coolers, golf
carts, generators, spigots, faucets, tarps, kennel
gates and panels, water lines, drip system, drains
Painting of metal fixtures
Maintenance of
grounds: Raking, weeding, spraying for bugs/weeds, trim
bushes, dead limbs on trees, etc.
Winter projects: Consists of projects not able to be done in summer
heat: Inventory; garage clear/clean out; donations
gathered to be given to charity or homeless, etc.
First priority: Daily care, handling and socialization of dogs; feeding, watering; walking/leash and basic commands training.
Kennels: Maintenance/repair of chain link gates and panels; leveling ground, maintenance and cleaning of kennels and igloos; shade tarps replacement.
Equipment: Maintenance of misting system, filter system for water softener, water storage tank, swamp coolers, golf carts, generators, spigots, water lines & drains.
Grounds: Raking, weeding; maintenance of drip system; spraying for bugs and weeds, trimming bushes.
Transport/driver: Transport of animals pulled from county shelter to the rescue; transport of animals to veterinarian appointments and/or adoption events; pick up of feed, supplies. Current driver's license required.
Accommodations: This is a 'live in' position; studio apartment and/or furnished fifth wheel and all utilities provided, plus salary.
Applicant: Should be able bodied, a self starter, but willing to adhere to protocols and instruction; have transportation; rescue is 25 miles from nearest town. Experience in animal care preferred, but will train. Background check and drug test required.
All inquiries should contact us at the 'reply' email address or phone number: 775 419 5650.