Shelter Attendants

The Shelter Attendants provides for the general care and maintenance of shelter animals including feeding, kennel cleaning and disinfection of the Shelter facilities at the Finney County Humane Society.

Salary Level: Part-time under 35 hours per week/ Full-Time over 35 hours per week

Summary of Qualifications

Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills
Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
Able to sustain ten (10) hour work day spent standing, walking, bending, twisting and lifting
Must have a valid KS driver’s license with insurable driving record.

Work Days and Hours: Hours will vary based on weekly schedule.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of employment include working under adverse conditions such as inclement weather and noise with daily exposure to infectious diseases, parasites and animal waste in a physically and emotionally demanding environment.

How to apply:

Stop by the shelter to complete an application; or submit your resume to fchsrecep@gmail.com. For more information, please call 620-277-3725 and ask for Katrina!

Must be 18 or older!

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provides adequate food and water to shelter animals daily
- Cleans and disinfects shelter kennels and cages daily
- Reports animal health or temperament abnormalities to Shelter Manager
- Maintains a rotation schedule for dogs to have outdoor time.
- Ensures that kennel environment is safe for animals and people
- Washes dishes and distributes clean product and supplies throughout the shelter
- Operates laundry machines and organizes laundry used in the shelter; distributes bedding throughout the shelter
- Cleans crates, cages and animal items/ equipment using sanitizer system
- Janitorial duties as assigned
- Performs special projects as assigned by Shelter Manager.
- Actively supports employees, volunteers and the development of skills related to the advancement of Society goals and mission
- Provides quality service to customers, volunteers and colleagues recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our organization
- Represents FCHS in a professional and courteous manner at all times
- Attends and participates in FCHS training programs as assigned; may attend training opportunities to facility advancement within the organization.
- Follow all established safety procedures and protocols
- Takes immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance of safety rules that could put employee volunteer, customer, animals or organization at risk.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice.