Animal Care Aide 1
Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control
Number of Positions: 1
Starting Salary: $47, 532
Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of tasks related to the basic feeding and the general care of animals at the City’s Animal Care and Control Center, and performs related duties as required. Chicago Animal Care and Control takes in all species of animals; although the majority of the animal population is cats and dogs, Animal Care Aides may also provide care for large and small birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and even reptiles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
-Provides general care and feeding to animals, following guidelines on the type and amount of food and the frequency of feedings for different animals, and providing water at regular intervals
-Cleans and sanitizes feeding bowls, pens, cages and pavilion areas housing animals, using low pressure power washing equipment, spray hoses, scrub brushes and related equipment
-Prepares cleaning solutions and follows standard procedures to sanitize specific areas where sick or contagious animals are housed
-Performs custodial duties including the mopping and sweeping of floors to maintain the general cleanliness of the facility
-Cleans and sterilizes operating rooms and other medical treatment areas
-Treats animals to reduce the spread of ticks and fleas using topical medications
-Transports impounded animals from vehicles to facility using various restraint devices such as catch poles and leashes to humanely secure animals
-Transports, carries, and restrains animals for medical treatment or examination purposes
-Prepares and updates manual and computerized records to inventory impounded animals
-Competes a daily inventory report to account for animals housed in assigned pavilion
-Reviews inventory of supplies and requisitions needed for food and cleaning supplies
-Unloads and stocks delivered animal food and supplies in central supply room
-Assists in preparing animals for euthanasia and in properly bagging and disposing of remains
-Assists in providing customer service at the front desk, answering questions about adoption procedures and processing paperwork, as required
-Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: 2741 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Days: Varies (Will be required to work weekends and holidays)
Hours: Varies
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
-Six months of work experience working with animals in an animal hospital, shelter, or related animal facility
-The city of Chicago requires all employees to be city residents (current residency is not required to apply for the position)
-City of Chicago employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
· Proficiency in operation of a personal computer
· Previous work experience in customer service
NOTE: WORKING CONDITIONS
Animal shelter environment (e.g., wet, smells, animal waste, blood)
Some exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Exposure to loud noise
EQUIPMENT
Personal protective equipment (e.g., glasses, gloves)
Powered and manual cleaning equipment (e.g. steam-cleaners, shovel, power hoses, mops, brooms)
Equipment used in the humane capture and restraint of animals (e.g., capture poles, leashes, nooses)
Standard office equipment including personal computers
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required
Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time
Ability to bend, stretch, or reach out to grasp and handle animals and equipment
Ability to operate applicable tools and equipment
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
In order to apply, submit an online application at https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en# by 8/4/23
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 08/04/2023
Job Posting: Jul 21, 2023, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Aug 4, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 03 | Salary: $47,532 Pay Basis:Yearly
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