Kennel Attendant - Grand Canyon National Park

Full Time
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Posted
Job description
Overview:

$13.85/hour.


Join our team at Grand Canyon National Park!
Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Grand Canyon National Park, you will get all three! No matter what your jobs is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, The Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top notch hospitality.


Job Summary:
Our Kennel Attendant position will handle daily operation of the Kennel facility.


As our employee, you receive extremely affordable employee housing, discounted meals, employee discounts to explore other Xanterra properties and a generous benefits program for eligible employees. By working with Xanterra Travel Collection among the beauty of Grand Canyon National Park, this is your chance to Live, Work, and Explore in one of the most beautiful places on Earth!


Responsibilities:
  • Achieve consistent customer satisfaction by greeting and assisting guests in a welcoming and attentive manner, with attention to individual needs.
  • Register guest animals in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner.
  • Admit and release animals according to company policy, denying admittance when necessary based on health concerns or temperament of the animal.
  • Provide care to kennel occupants such as feeding, walking, cleaning runs.
  • Perform tasks as assigned by Kennel Lead.
  • Maintain security and cleanliness of kennel facility, inside and out.
  • Cooperate with National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement in boarding stray animals found by NPS and brought to the kennel in alignment with company policy and procedure.
  • Follow Xanterra security policies and procedures in the handling of company and guest information.
  • Handle guest accounts properly including recording of charges and collection of payment.
  • Maintain bank with accuracy and security. Follow all shift end procedures regarding proper bank balancing and deposits.
  • Handle routine guest complaints when possible, elevating more challenging situations to a supervisor.
  • Maintain advance reservations for kennel bookings.
  • Maintain good relations with the National Park Service and Coconino County Health Services in matters pertaining to inspections, licensing, and rabies control.
  • Adhere to all safety, risk management and environmental policies while performing tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned.
What’s in it for you?
  • Lodging Discount 50% off Best Available Rate
  • 30 – 40% Retail Discount at Xanterra Parks
  • Discounts at Xanterra Adventure Companies
  • 20 – 30% Food and Beverage Discounts at Xanterra Parks
  • 15% Verizon Phone Service/Products Discount
  • 20 – 60% Discount on Entertainment through TicketsAtWork.com
  • Free Laundry Facilities
  • Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers and Free WiFi
  • Paid Day off on Your Birthday with Restaurant & Retail Discounts
  • Discounted Mule Rides Each Winter
  • Sumer Property Olympics
  • Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
  • Wellness Programs and Health Fairs
Qualifications:
  • Previous kennel experience and/ or knowledge of kennel operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse customer base in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Cash and credit card receipt handling experience.
  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • Ability handle and to restrain animals using appropriate procedures.
  • Ability to walk animals.
  • Ability to clean and maintain kennels, cages, runs and stalls
  • Perform general cleaning to control the spread of disease, Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
  • Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.

PHYSICAL EFFORT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.
  • Perform general physical activities that require bending, standing, stooping, moving from room to room, sit, talk, and listen; required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hand to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently lift, carry dogs weighing 50 lbs. Walk and handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.
  • Occasionally lift, carry and handle dogs weighing 40 lbs.
  • Occasionally handle dogs weighing up to and over 150 lbs.
  • Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
  • Must have reasonable degree of agility to move through tightly cramped areas in
  • Must have good range of motion in joints especially wrist, knees, elbows
  • Must have good range of motion in your back for twisting etc.
  • Must have acceptable sense of balance
  • Must be able to work and reach on hands and knees
  • Must possess an acceptable degree of dexterity in hands and fingers
  • Use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger, more active animals.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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