Seasonal Animal Facility Cleaning

Guilford County Government is a reputable governmental organization dedicated to serving the community of Guilford County, located in North Carolina. Committed to transparency, equity, inclusion, accountability, and service excellence, Guilford County aims to empower successful people to thrive in a strong community supported by quality government. The organization values its people and works hard to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can develop and grow. It offers a variety of programs, benefits, and opportunities while maintaining high standards of professionalism and service to the public. Particularly, the Animal Services Department plays a vital role in managing animal welfare within the county by providing shelter, care, and facilitating adoptions that benefit both animals and residents. The role of Animal Care Technician is a seasonal, hourly, non-benefitted position within the Animal Services Department of Guilford County Government. The position is focused on providing daily care to animals housed in the shelter facility. At a rate of $15.34 hourly, this role involves cleaning, feeding, and housing animals while maintaining sanitary conditions in the kennel areas. The Animal Care Technician is essential to ensuring a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for animals in a fast-paced shelter setting. This job requires commitment to teamwork, the ability to work independently, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, including attendance at mandatory training. Animal Care Technicians perform various critical duties such as disinfecting animal living spaces, maintaining food and water supplies, providing behavioral observations, and supporting adoption efforts by interacting with visitors and prospective adopters. Candidates must be knowledgeable in basic animal husbandry, disease management, and humane handling practices. The role requires the capability to maintain detailed records using computerized management systems, strong communication skills to effectively deal with clients and colleagues, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving animals and supplies up to 50 pounds. Working conditions include exposure to varying temperatures, kennel and laboratory environments with potential hazards like animal fluids and infectious diseases, and frequent noise levels. Additionally, this position may require occasional driving for job-related duties. Guilford County offers health insurance to benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours weekly and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, although this specific position is non-benefitted. This job presents an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about animal care and community service to contribute positively while gaining experience in a dynamic, supportive organizational environment.

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience in animal care in veterinary hospital, animal shelter, humane society or other animal care facility
• Ability to perform physical tasks requiring lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in various temperature and environmental conditions
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and attend mandatory training
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and staff
• Valid driver’s license may be required for occasional driving duties