Custodian and Overnight Animal Transport

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial.

We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide transport for animals needing medical assistance after hours. This position is also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing meeting rooms, restrooms, public areas, and non-animal areas of HSPPR Pueblo campus facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

On-Call Duties :

• Provides animal transport services to and from emergency veterinarian clinics and the shelter to include emergency clinics in Pueblo and Colorado Springs.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in person and over the telephone.
• Responds to calls for service from ALE officers and emergency vet clinics regarding the health and welfare of animals after working hours.
• Performs direct animal handling in a humane manner such as loading, unloading, and kenneling.
• Operates HSPPR vehicles in a safe and prudent manner to respond to calls for service.
• Properly cleans and disinfects HSPPR vehicles.
• Utilizes shelter database to update animal and transport records.

Custodial Duties :

• Perform routine cleaning tasks based on a schedule created by the operations team. Routine cleaning tasks include : laundry, dishes, cage wash and other tasks as assigned.
• Use, maintain, and inventory cleaning and maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Use cleaning supplies and chemicals following health and safety regulations to keep the buildings' interior clean and professional in appearance.
• Perform general cleanup of all non-animal building areas as required using established practices and procedures and manages routine upkeep of building areas.
• Cleans and maintains breakroom, front lobby, meeting rooms, and restroom areas.
• Clean carpeted areas according to schedule and spot-clean carpets as necessary.

Other :

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Performs administrative and data entry duties as assigned.
• Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of HSPPR.
• Appropriately documents observed animal behaviors utilizing objective language as required in relevant procedures and / or policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

None

Physical Demands

• Regularly sits at computer station.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds frequently.
• May be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and is frequently required to stand and walk. May be expected to be on feet for extended periods of time.
• Consistently exposed to animals in the workplace and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to use both hands and arms to grip, pull, and push utilizing equipment and safety equipment used to repair, maintain, and clean facilities.
• Regularly exposed to noise and potential exposure to hazardous weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to cleaning supplies and / or other substances containing toxic or caustic chemicals.

Schedule Requirements

Overnight shifts. The schedule may include weekends and holiday work.

Education / Experience Necessary

• Valid Colorado Driver's License and insurable driving record.
• At least 18 years of age.

Application Deadline : Friday, November 1, 2024

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.

Core Values Statements-

Compassion : We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect, and compassion.

Stewardship : We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.

Integrity : We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.

Excellence : We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation, and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.

Collaboration : We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.

Service : We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

As a condition of employment with HSPPR, by applying to this position, you acknowledge that HSPPR requires a drug test be performed within 72 hours of the receipt of an offer of employment.

You further acknowledge that if you a) refuse to submit to any requested drug test for any reason, b) test positive for the presence of illegal drugs, all forms of marijuana and products containing THC, and improper or illegal use of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs or c) fail to take the test within 72 hours, the offer of employment made to you may be rescinded by HSPPR without liability.

Also, as a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date.

The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship / immigration status, and a motor vehicle record.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.

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