Salary: $19.33 Hourly
Location : Palmer, AK
Job Type: On-Call 1,000 Hour
Job Number: 2023-00055
Department: Assembly
Division: Animal Care
Opening Date: 07/31/2023
Closing Date: 8/13/2023 5:00 PM Alaska
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the feeding and care of animals and for the cleaning of animal kennels. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
Pay Grade
D1 – DOE
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
Less than one year of experience.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer employment physical.
Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Advises Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician concerning any injured or ill animals.
- Feeds and waters shelter animals.
- Cleans and disinfects kennels.
- Performs related duties.
Temporary and on-call employees for the Mat-Su Borough do not receive a benefits package. Following is a brief description of the only benefit provided to this class of employee.
Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:
The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $132,900.