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Title: Cleaning Technician

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Animal Care

Reports to: Animal Care Manager

Purpose of Position

The Cleaning Technician will perform routine kennel and facility cleaning/disinfection, washing/drying of laundry, washing/sanitizing of dishes, and other related duties at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

+ Follow established disease control protocol to assist in cleaning and maintenance of the facility as directed, including but not limited to cleaning and disinfection of carriers, kennels, windows, doors, walls, and floors throughout the shelter.

+ Follow established disease control protocols to wash, dry, fold, and organize all laundry in appropriate storage areas as directed.

+ Follow established disease control protocols to wash, sanitize, and organize dishes in their designated storage areas .

+ Operate laundry washing machine, dryer, dish sanitizer, floor machine, trash compactor, and other equipment as directed.

+ Maintain a tidy workspace in the laundry room, dishwashing areas, and throughout the shelter and ensure disease control in workspaces through daily and weekly disinfections.

+ Restock supplies in assigned work areas and inform Animal Care Manager when reordering is necessary.

+ Maintain equipment in good working condition and report any need for repair or replacement of equipment to the Animal Care Manager.

+ Follow the direction of the Animal Care Manager, Operations Manager, and Executive Director.

+ Perform other duties as assigned at any Animal Rescue League locations.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

+ Cleaning and customer service experience preferred

Skills Required

+ Ability to use addition, subtraction, and simple fractions

+ Ability to multi-task

+ Strong customer service skills

+ Detail oriented

+ Analytical

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills

+ Critical thinking

+ Problem-solving

+ Ability to meet short deadlines

Physical Demands

+ Can be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

+ Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. as needed daily.

+ Work may expose employees to odors, animal allergens, diseases of animals that are possibly contagious, animal feces, animal fluids, and high noise levels.

+ Ability to adhere to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements based on the tasks being performed or location in the building.

+ Work may require being outdoors in high heat or cold environments on occasion.