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