Starting Pay: $17.0495 Hourly ($35,463)
After 1st Year: $19.9014 Hourly ($41,395)
After 2nd Year: $20.4131 Hourly ($42,459)
After 3rd Year: $20.9277 Hourly ($43,530)
After 4th Year: $21.4709 Hourly ($44,660)
After 5th Year: $22.0515 Hourly ($45,867)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or GED AND basic computer knowledge AND six (6) months customer service experience which included cash handling.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be certified as a euthanasia Technician by the Michigan Department of Agriculture as determined by Chief Animal Control Officer within six months of hire and willing to work weekends and irregular hours. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s license.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine kennel work including feeding and watering of animals and the cleaning of the shelter; disposes of animals as directed using pre-determined methods; works under the supervision of the Chief Animal Control Officer; performs related duties as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Feeds and waters animals in the shelter;
• Cleans cages, mops floors and runways in the shelter;
• Disposes of animals using the prescribed methods;
• Serves at counter helping the public retrieve animals and purchase licenses;
• Collects fees for animals to be released back to owners;
• Collects license fees regular and delinquent;
• Maintains records and prepares reports as required;
• Performs minor equipment and building repairs and maintenance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of animals;
• Ability to utilize computers on a daily basis;
• Ability to check and handle animals safely;
• Ability to deal with the public calmly and with tact in stressful situations concerning animals;
• Ability to follow written and oral directions;
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.