Job Description

Posting number: 8917

Department: Health and Human Services

Division: Animal Services

Job classification: Custodial Maintenance Worker-Animal Shelter

Posting type: Open

Categories: Animal Services, Custodial

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Jackson County Animal Services is looking for a compassionate, dedicated individual to join our team as a Custodial Maintenance Worker. This position is key to the success of our program and works as part of a team providing daily care for our dogs and cleaning of the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

We invite you to join our team as we work together to help people and animals in fulfillment of our mission. Come make a difference today!

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Examples of duties

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Qualifications

I. Position Summary

Performs a variety of tasks involving the custodial, maintenance, and landscaping for the shelter. Performs work within a framework of standard policies and procedures under general supervision, independently performing the full range of duties.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties ( The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Performs daily cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas, following proper disease control protocol to ensure a sterile environment. Spot cleans in the animal and public areas throughout the day.
• Keeps staff informed of concerns regarding animal behavior and health.
• Assists with the movement of the animals throughout the shelter
• Requests and stocks all kennel and cleaning supplies. Cleans, folds and stocks the kennel laundry throughout the facility.
• Performs routine maintenance to equipment, buildings, and fixtures.
• Performs basic landscaping including weeding, mowing and fertilizing.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required. May work a variety of shifts and schedules, including nights, holidays and weekends.

III. Minimum Requirements( Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND one year of work related experience; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires general knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures; cleaning materials, chemicals, and solvents; care and maintenance of cleaning equipment; general knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in maintenance; procedures for cleaning, sanitation, safety and security; methods, practices, tools and materials used in building maintenance and animal kennel operations. Ability to prioritize changes and work well under pressure; use basic mathematics to perform related tasks; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrate excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills; schedule and prioritize work and manage time; work calmly with others under pressure; use a variety of office tools and equipment; and, demonstrate basic computer skills.

Physical Demands ( Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Tasks involve frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching and climbing as well as lifting and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight and varying size and shape, sometimes overhead; perform strenuous or heavy manual work; dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs or body in the operation of equipment and tools. Tasks may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as heat, cold, wetness, dust, strong odors, strong and/or toxic chemicals, dust, noise and vehicular exhaust fumes. Requires driving.

Working Conditions ( Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, chemicals, and biohazards. May include exposure to disruptive people.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

Supplemental information

ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at (541) 774-6036 or by TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 735-2900 as far in advance as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled need.

Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.

Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.