Animal Room Attendant

Overview

• This is a Civil Service Position. Applicants will be interviewed from requisition #09824 certification list*

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/eligiblelist/LSApplications.aspx?ListId=77&ListTypeId=4&LS_Town=Boston in addition to completing the City of Boston Career Center application.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Works under the immediate supervision of the City of Boston Animal Shelter Manager and the Director of Animal Care and Control. Ensures all animals are cared for and treated in a humane manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all animals are provided with the appropriate amount of food and water.

• Follows established disease control and daily cleaning protocols.

• Cleans animal cages, quarters, equipment, and utensils.

• Assists with animal intake and evaluations.

• Creates and maintains necessary animal records.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Performs related work as required.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to animals, dander, debris, odors, approved cleaning solutions, airborne particles, dust and zoonotic diseases.

• Exposure to various weather conditions when working outside with animals.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Applicant must have at least one (1) year of experience with the handling of animals.

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Google calendar, docs and email, and Chameleon preferred.

• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and exercise animals of all sizes.

• Ability to safely work with animals that may be injured, unruly, vicious, or otherwise dangerous.

• Tetanus and rabies (pre-exposure) inoculations are required or must be waived.

• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with the public, employees, and volunteers.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Requires frequent and/or prolonged walking, bending, lifting, and stooping.

Employment Address:

26 Mahler Road Roslindale, MA 02131

CORI Check required.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-9

Hours per Week: 40