Job Information
CITY OF FORT WAYNE Adoption Assistant in Fort Wayne, Indiana
City of Fort Wayne
Adoption Assistant
Job Code:
2024301
Posted On:
Monday, 30th December 2024
Category:
Regular Part Time
Department:
Animal Care and Control
Shift:
28 hours/week, variable
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN 200 E. Berry Street
Pay Rate:
$18.9654 per hour
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Working under the direction of the Animal Care/Adoption Supervisor, incumbent performs routine manual tasks that are essential to maintain the standards and functioning of the Adoption Center. Incumbent also handles various types and breeds of animals with varying degrees of socialization including aggressive and fearful animals while performing tasks related to the care, cleaning, and feeding of the animals.The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.Operations
Performs required and strict disinfecting protocols to reduce spread of zoonotic and contagious di