Animal Room Attendant - City of Boston

*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.

• 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 animal, dander, debris, odors, approved cleaning solutions, airborne particles, dust and zoonotic diseases.
• Exposure to various weather conditions when working outside with animals.

• Applicant must have at least one (1) year 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