November 19, 2024

Camp Canine

New York

FULL TIME & PART TIME

Dog Daycare Overnight Handler

The duties of this job revolve around the overnight care of dogs at Camp Canine and upkeep of the facility. The primary focus is to ensure that the we provide a safe and clean environment for our clients. Overnight Handlers are expected to spot clean and deep clean, and are responsible for trash, laundry, and inventory/stocking throughout the facility. Handlers ensure that the dogs (and cats!) in our facility are treated with loving care.
The job's essential requirements include, but are not limited to:

Ability to lift 40 pounds
Ability to handle, in a controlled manner, dogs of any size and breed
Ability to read and/or understand written instructions/labels
Ability to act with a professional demeanor at all times
Flexible availability to be able to work any hours that business demands

Pet care and safety responsibilities:

Engage with pets in a safe manner
Clean up and discard pet stools and urine with a sense of urgency
Promptly report any health, behavior, or safety concerns to the supervisor
Clean and sanitize all pet enclosures and playrooms

This role would entail a two-week daytime training period during operations hours where you would train as a regular Handler. Once the training period is over, the schedule of this position would change to be two to three 10 hour shifts each week: M-F, the shifts are 8:15pm - 6:45am, Sa/Su, 7:15pm - 6:45am. The duties of the Overnight Handler are largely janitorial in nature and would not involve monitoring playtime. There would be the option of a mixed schedule of Overnight shifts and regular Handler shifts.
At our facility, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer competitive pay rates and provide opportunities for growth within our organization. If you are passionate about working with dogs and want to make a difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Shift:

10 hour shift
Night shift

Work Days:

Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

Have you ever had a job where being on time was particularly important? How did you manage your schedule to meet this requirement? (What strategies do you use to ensure you arrive at your job on time every day?)
Have you ever worked an overnight position before? If so, please describe your duties and what you like and/or disliked about the role.

Work Location: In person