Student: Dog Attendant, Cleaner, Closer

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Housekeeping / Janitorial
Posted on March 29, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Student: Dog Attendant, Cleaner, Closer

Requisition Number

SE03927

Department Name

3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location

Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus

Off Campus

Salary Range

$9-$11

Type of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

Hours per Week

12-20

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located on-campus with a 3rd Party Vendor and is not affiliated with UK.

LexPets is looking for a friendly, detail oriented person to keep
our dog daycare and pet boarding facility clean and safe for the
pets that visit our facility.

Cleaning responsibilities:
-Daily cleaning of 40-50 kennels following a multi-step process
that includes vacuuming, sanitizing, washing and mopping.
-Daily cleaning and or scrubbing of pet beds
-Complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned
-Cleaning and filling water bowls, kongs, and other toys
-This position is primarily focused on cleaning of the facility
however there are responsibilities for the care of our pets.

Pet care responsibilities:
-Understand and follow, without exception, feeding and medication
instructions
-Ensure pets are safe and in their assigned kennels at the end of
the shift
-Perform last let-out for potty with individual dogs before end
of shift
-Ensure water dishes are full where appropriate.
The position is part time for 12-20 hours a week in the evenings
generally from 6-10 PM. The evening hours and some weekends are
required. You must have reliable transportation and be able to
work independently without supervision.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities : The ideal candidate
will have a strong work ethic and be able to fulfill the
responsibilities outlined below. You must be honest, dependable,
prompt and be comfortable around dogs of all shapes, sizes and
breeds (and even the occasional cat).

Deadline to Apply

03/31/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date

03/01/2024

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
    • Yes
    • No