Animal Shelter Cleaner - Extra Help
Lewis County, WA Chehalis, WA, United States
- Location: Chehalis, WA, United States
- Categories: Animal Control or Services, Clerical and Administrative Support
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 24, 2026
Job Description:
Animal Shelter Cleaner - Extra Help
Description
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Job Title: Animal Shelter Cleaner
Dept./Division: PHSS - Animal Shelter Job Class Code: 1311
Pay Grade: Casual PCN: 1311001
FLSA: Non-Exempt Effective Date: February 2026
Representation Status: Non-Represented Revision Date: February 2026
Reports To: Animal Shelter Manager
NATURE OF WORK
Under close supervision, provides cleaning for the shelter animals kept in the County animal shelter. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
• Provides basic care for animals kept in the County animal shelter in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Cleans and maintains safe and sanitary conditions in the animal shelter. • Cleans and feeds animals, and performs basic medical care, restraint and infection control
procedures. • May assist with general office functions such as customer service. • Provides information and assistance to visitors within the scope of authority.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in an office and the County animal shelter; work involves physical demands; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to pass a background check.
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors): Knowledge of:
• Proper animal control practices. • Physical characteristics of common breeds of dogs and cats. • Principles of record keeping and records management. Skills in:
Job Title: ANIMAL SHELTER CLEANER Job Class Code: 1311
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• County policies and procedures. • Principles of record keeping and records management.
Ability to:
• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.
Behaviors: • Regular, reliable attendance.
As the incumbent in this position, I have received a copy of this position description.
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