TEMP - Attendant

Summary

Responsible for performing custodial work, animal care, customer service or other applicable duties based on department needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

When Assigned to Animal Services

• Responsible for performing routine animal care and related duties at the Garland Animal Services' Adoption Center and animal shelter including medical evaluations, behavior evaluation, cleaning and maintaining kennel areas, socializing with adoptable animals, and assisting citizens interested in adoption.

When Assigned to Parks Recreation & Cultural Arts

• Prepare and clean up buildings for daily operations or special events, including setting up tables, chairs, and technical theater equipment. Assist with cleaning carpets, floors, windows, and minor repairs and maintenance. May perform semi-skilled customer service to the public such as providing program information and assisting with registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Up to 1 year of relevant experience

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.

• May involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, animal waste, and various weather conditions.

• Tasks require walking or standing for extended periods; lifting and carrying 25-50 pounds; and bending, reaching, grasping, and turning objects. (Animal Services)

• May require working early mornings, late nights, weekends, or holidays.