Employment Opportunities
Hi Tor is hiring for the following positions: dog caretaker. For consideration, please click here.
Job Title: Dog Caretaker
Job Location: Pomona NY 10970
Position Summary: The Dog Caretaker will work within a team setting to ensure the dogs at Hi Tor Animal Shelter are cared for. We are looking to fill this position with someone who has a desire to work closely with dogs, has strong cleaning skills, is organized and is friendly and courteous to others
Responsibilities include:
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Prepare food and feed dogs (special diets closely followed)
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Watering dogs- maintaining that all dogs have water at all times and buckets are sanitized on a daily basis.
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Cleaning dog kennels in accordance with proper sanitizing measures
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Poop scooping, disinfecting of kennels, sweeping, mopping and trash removal
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Working as a productive team member, assist other team members and communicate clearly
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Relate to employees, volunteers, and visitors in a friendly informative and professional manner.
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Relay any concerns about a dog (i.e. behavior or medical) to kennel manager
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Assist trainer with behavior modification with dogs as needed
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Assist staff as needed
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Other duties assigned
Required Skill and Experience
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Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
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Able and willing to professionally advocate for Hi Tor Animal Care Center as a representative of the organization to supporters, volunteers and potential adopters
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Strong desire to work with cats and dogs
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Previous experience with animals preferred
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Demonstrates approachability when dealing with general public
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Demonstrates the ability to create and encourage positive work environment
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Strong interpersonal skills, for example the ability to develop positive relationships with others and demonstrate sensitivity to the thoughts, feelings and perspectives of others
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Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed effectively and in a timely manner
Physical Requirements
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Must be able to routinely lift 40lbs
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Must be able to work out doors in all weather conditions
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Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis including but not limited to: climbing: up a ladder, lifting and carrying, reaching, stopping, squatting, cleaning and bending
Job Title: Cat Caretaker
Job Location: Pomona NY 10970
Position Summary: The Cat Caretaker will work within a team setting to ensure the cats are cared for. We are looking to fill this position with someone who has a desire to work closely with cats, has strong cleaning skills, is organized and is friendly and courteous to others
Responsibilities include:
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Prepare food and feed cats (special diets closely followed)
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Watering cats- maintaining that all cats have water at all times and buckets are sanitized on a daily basis.
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Cleaning cat kennels in accordance with proper sanitizing measures
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Litter box scooping, wiping down cages, sweeping, sanitizing mopping and trash removal.
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Working as productive team member, assist other team members and communicate clearly
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Relate to employees, volunteers, and visitors in a friendly informative and professional manner
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Relay any concerns about a cat to (ie behavior, medical) to kennel manager
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Assist staff as needed
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Other duties assigned
Required Skill and Experience
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Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
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Able and willing to professionally advocate for Hi Tor Animal Care Center as a representative of the organization to supporters, volunteers and potential adopters
-
Strong desire to work with cats
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Previous experience with animals preferred
-
Demonstrates approachability when dealing with general public
-
Demonstrates the ability to create and encourage positive work environment
-
Strong interpersonal skills, for example the ability to develop positive relationships with others and demonstrates sensitivity to the thoughts, feelings and perspectives of others
-
Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed effectively and in a timely manner
Physical Requirements
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Must be able to routinely lift 40lbs
-
Must be able to work out doors in all weather conditions
-
Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis including but not limited to: climbing: up a ladder, lifting and carrying, reaching, stopping, squatting, cleaning and bending