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**Pay Rate** $28.31 per hour **Telecommute Status** Onsite **Announcement** PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: **Job Description** **PRIDE Industries** **Job Description** ** ** **Job: ** Animal Shelter Technician **Job Code: ** AA291- SE-CSJ-Animal ShelterTech **HR Title Group:** Commercial Contracts (Custodial & Landscape) **Salary Grade:** NS2 **FLSA Status: ** Non-Exempt **Approval Date: ** October 2024 **SUPERVISES:** This position does not have direct reports. **POSITION SUMMARY:** Under general supervision, the Animal Shelter Technician will ensure the animal kennels are clean and ready for occupancy. Employees in this job class are responsible for daily cleaning tasks that facilitate the animal shelter to house animals for public interaction while following all safety and policies of the County. This position requires awareness of animal safety and us of special cleaning agents for an animal environment. **TYPICAL DUTIES:** 1.* Daily sanitizing/disinfection of kennels using water hoses and various cleaning products. 2.* Replacing bedding in kennels. 3.* Washing and folding laundry. 4.* General clean up and organization of designated working spaces. 5.* Follow thorough sanitization protocols for kennels, work and play areas, and equipment 6.* Comply with all safety protocols and with the animal shelter's procedures, policies, and rules. 7. Perform other duties as assigned. ***** DenotesEssential Job Function **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** - Ability to use water hoses and various cleaning products safely. - Ability to work professionally with members of the public, staff, and volunteers. - Ability to deal with high-stress situations calmly and productively. - Willingness to adjust tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities. - Ability to communicate effectively in English and respond to questions and requests from team, customers, and others. - Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team. - Demonstrated common sense skills. - Ability to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; and escalate appropriately. - Ability to work without supervision, if needed - Ability to record work times accurately on a mobile device. **EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:** Not Applicable **CERTIFICATES** **OR LICENSES** **REQUIRED: ** The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: Not Applicable **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance: - This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. - This position involves water and slippering ground areas. - This position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement while gripping. - This position must be able to lift and/or move boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, up to 50 pounds occasionally. **WORK ENVIRONMENT:** Work is performed in an indoor environment with limited privacy and exposure to background noise and/or loud noise from equipment, animals and the public. The ground is often wet and slippery. There are live animals with various temperaments. **DISCLAIMER:** The above informationonthis description has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired ofemployeestothis job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors. **_At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time._** **How to Apply** If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at   Visit our website to learn more! PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Thank you **Pay Rate** _$28.31 per hour_ **Job ID** _2025-19075_ **Type** _Full Time Regular_ **Location** _US-CA-San Jose_ Our commitment to an inclusive workplace PRIDE Industries is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives innovation and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.

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