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Job Description
ANIMAL SHELTER CLEANER JOB 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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Additional Information
After ninety (90) calendar days of employment, casual employees receive one (1) hour of sick time for every forty (40) hours worked.
This position is with the Public Health & Social Services Department, Animal Shelter Division, located at 560 Centralia Alpha Road, Chehalis, WA 98532. This is an extra help, part-time position with an average shift duration of 4 hours. Scheduling may fluctuate depending on business needs. -
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Lewis County, WA
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