Essential Functions ofthe Position
• Maintainsthe grounds, including mowing, irrigation and general upkeep of plantings, fencesand building facades at several locations in the Fort Worth area, including Joshua ranch. Ensure all facilities and groundsare maintained in a safe, environmentally friendly, and professional manner.
• Upkeep of dog park by removing gravel andreplacing underlayment; replacement of gravel.
• Routinemaintenance of all areas and assigned facilities.
• Adheres to highest safety standards; ensuresfacility meets OSHA requirements.
• Safelyoperate and maintain company equipment. Maintain and understand thoroughly the general equipment needed for thedaily operations of the facility.
• Identifyand correct safety issues
• Assist Development Department with Gift inKind Donations – picking up and unloading pallets, storing items
• Representthe Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service andfocus.
• Protect the confidential information oncustomers and donors.
• Report to work at assigned start time; goto/return from breaks and lunch at assigned times; leave work at assignedquitting time.
• Ability to meet physical demands.
• Refinishing floors within the shelter.
• Other projects assigned as needed.
• Must be eligible to be a “driver” for theHumane Society of North Texas and must perform “driver” duties. Such “driver” duties may include, but not belimited to, driving a box truck or transport van. Ability to drive a truck withadoption trailer or livestock trailer preferred.
• Maintain accurate information and recordkeeping.
• Provide excellent customer service and focus.
Knowledge, Skill, andAbilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position
• Follow the mission of the Humane Society ofNorth Texas.
• Abilityto represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in allsituations with the public, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to create and sustain positive workingrelationships within the Humane Society of North Texas, with volunteers, thepublic, and be a team player.
• Must be patient, courteous and work well understressful conditions.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately work withdetailed information in paper and computerized format.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong timemanagement skills.
• Strong project management skills; takes initiativeto ensure all projects are on schedule; notifies director promptly if deadlinesare not met.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changesin programs and procedures.
• Must be patient, courteous and work well understressful conditions.
• Must have a valid Texas drivers’ license andqualify as insurable driver on company insurance plan.
Required Professional Licensingor Certifications
• None
Physical Demands
• Regular exposure to animal odors, diseases,possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches,animal waste and moderate noise levels.
• The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is regularly required to usehands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands andarms, and stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• The position holder must be able to regularlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds withassistance.
• Specific vision abilities required for thisposition include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and ability to focus.
• While performing the duties of this job thisposition may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles.
• Exposure to chemicals and chemical fumes.
• The noise level in the work environment isusually moderate.
• Position will both work indoors and outdoorswith exposure to elements.
Working Conditions
• The individual performing this job may berequired to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week.
This job description is not designed to cover or containa comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired by the individual. Other dutiesthan those listed herein may be assigned.
Humane Society of North Texas is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled