We are looking to add new employees to our team who are reliable and hardworking! The Kennel Attendant position is a critical role on the Simon team. Kennel Attendants are responsible for maintaining proper disease control, cleanliness of our facility and providing a comfortable environment for our animals. Must be able to work as part of a team to properly maintain kennels, follow protocols, as well as monitoring health and well-being of our animals. The right candidate needs to be comfortable working with both dogs and cats. Previous animal care experience highly preferred.
Qualifications/Skills
- Perform indoor/outdoor cleaning regardless of weather.
- Capable of bending, lifting 40+ pounds
- Must be physically capable of keeping up fast paced, rigorous cleaning regime.
- Good listening and learning abilities
- Ability work well both as individually and as part of a team
- Detail oriented, have ability to follow strict protocols & procedures
- Genuine passion for animal care
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be 21 years old or up
- Have a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation
- Have a flexible schedule
- Be reliable and show for scheduled shifts
- Be available for nights, weekends, and holidays! These are required, please do not apply if you aren't available for these shifts.
- Be available for Day Shift hours of 7:30am-2pm or Night Shift hours of 3pm-8pm.
Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of our team please apply!
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About Us
The Simon Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), charitable organization that is dedicated to the preservation and adoption of dogs and cats that would otherwise be abandoned, neglected, abused or euthanized. Our facility is a 36,000 square foot state of the art, no-kill animal rescue and adoption center located in Bloomfield, CT. The foundation strives to provide quality care and comfort in a safe environment for homeless cats and dogs until they can be placed into loving forever homes.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.69 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 21 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person