Job Title - Part Time Animal Handler

Type - Part Time

Salary/Pay Rate - $15.00/hr.

Department: Police

Division: Animal Control

Maximum of 25 hours per week.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under immediate supervision; performs custodial and maintenance functions for the animal shelter and assists the Animal Control Officer in related duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cleans kennels and cat cage

2. Feeds animals

3. Cleans office, work room and restroom

4. Maintains grounds around animal shelter and ensures proper garbage and waste control

5. Occasionally assists the Animal Control Officer in the pickup of stray animals

6. Filing

7. Answers Telephones

8. Assists with public

9. Performs other related tasks/duties as required or assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Should have some experience in handling animals
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office
• Must possess valid New Jersey Motor Vehicle License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires normal to correctable vision and hearing and should have no physical impairments which would limit the ability to do moderately heavy work.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires some knowledge of simple bookkeeping with minimal clerical skills.
• Must be able to understand and follow simple written and verbal instructions.
• Should possess emotional stability and social competence to deal adequately and courteously with the public.

Applications available on the Township website: https://www.franklintwpnj.org/what-s-new/employment-opportunities

Apply online AND bring a copy of your application to the shelter, 475 DeMott Ln. Somerset NJ 08873

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENETICS, DISABILITY, AGE OR VETERAN STATUS.

THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IS A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE