Description
Job Title: Seasonal Wildlife Overnight Attendant (6 months)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Non-Union/Full-Time/Temporary
Salary: $23.16 per hour
This position is on-site in Saratoga
Who we are: The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife. We’re among just a handful of humane societies and SPCAs, worldwide, that extends its caring services to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Typically, we successfully rehabilitate 1,200 to 1,400 animals each year, vital work made possible by generous donations. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org.
Who you are: You’re a night owl, reliable, and have great work ethic. You’re able to work independently and calm when stressful situations occur. And finally, you believe in the humane treatment of all animals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Ensure the facility is clean and ready for the next day’s operational routine, including laundry, clean up and other tasks/projects as assigned and necessary.
Walking through the building throughout the shift
Familiarizing oneself with PHS/SPCA/Wildlife Center policies, procedures and emergency protocols.
Maintains department equipment in good working order. Reports items for repair/replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Upon hire, must pass a background check. Must be able to work an alternative schedule (4days, 10 hours per day) and available to work weekends and holidays. Ability to work overnights (6pm-6am) and must remain awake and alert the entirety of the shift. Requires ability to work independently as only attendant on shift.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Good oral and written communication skills.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
Basic knowledge, or become proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook email; and computer keyboarding skills, and data entry.
Excellent Benefits Package Available
Sick pay
Employee Assistance Plan
Retirement plan
Available to all employees with pets:
Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions
Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores.
For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.phs-spca.org/careers
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
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