Job description

APPLY: http://www.brewcitypetservices.com/contact-us/join-our-team/

*Mostly looking for pet sitters to cover evenings, weekends & overnights through out Milwaukee!

**Travel required!

SUMMARY: Pet Sitters provide a wide range of services for owners of a variety of animals which could include dogs, cats, birds, fish and small caged animals. Positions are part time with the ability to extend hours if desired as experience is gained as a professional pet sitter. It's the perfect permanent part time position with potential for growth and also great for someone looking to supplement their current income.

Pet Sitters may be required to feed, medicate, and give water to animals under their care while keeping their quarters and bowls clean. They are expected to pick up after any animal they care for (litter box cleaning and pooper scooping). They are required to watch the animals closely to ensure they are in good health and are required to exercise animals which may include high energy dog walks of up to one hour per visit. They are required to keep records on the animals' health, feedings, behaviors and medications which they must be able to articulate in daily log notes left for our clients. They must be detail-oriented, problem-solving individuals who can easily follow written instructions and who can express themselves clearly in digital journals.

We are looking for Pet Sitters who are interested in a career as a pet care professional. Sitters must be highly motivated and able to self-manage. They must be cheerful, positive, enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for the care of animals. They must have a very high level of customer service. They must act responsibly while being patient and tolerant when administering care. Since our sitters work in private homes, discretion and respect for the privacy of others are required. Sitters must conduct themselves in a professional manner, have good handwriting, proper grammar, good spelling and must be flexible. They must also be able to take constructive criticism in a positive and professional way while correcting their behavior on future appointments.

Pet Sitters must maintain emotional control during stressful situations, which may involve aggressive or sick animals, last minute schedule changes, changes in care instructions, extreme weather, emergencies, etc. Certain visits may require frequent standing, brisk walking, lifting of heavy animal, and potentially dealing with dogs that jump up and have poor manners. Energy, good physical health, strength, fitness, animal sense and stamina are a must. All Employees are required to pass a reference and background check, be over the age of 18 and have a valid driver's license as well as a Smartphone or Tablet with a data plan.

Pet Sitters are responsible for a client's mail, adjusting lights and taking out the trash while ensuring the client's home is maintained until their return. Sitters must have a working knowledge of the internet, be comfortable learning new software programs, have a computer, be able to access and respond to emails at least twice a day (once in the morning and again in the evening), have a Facebook account and be extremely responsive. All Employees are required to sign a non-competition agreement.

TIME BLOCKS
Brew City Pet Services accepts applicants for the following time blocks. For any time block a sitter selects on their application, they must be available for that entire block.

• Morning (7-11am),
• Afternoon (11am-3pm),
• Late Afternoon (4-6pm),
• Evening (7-10pm)
• Overnight (10pm-6am)

SERVICE AREAS
Sitters are asked to select one or more primary service area(s) when they come on board with us. We currently serve the following service areas:

• North - primarily covers service area of Bayside, Fox Point, River Hills, Brown Deer, Whitefish Bay, Glendale
• West – primarily covers service area of E. Pewaukee, E. Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin.
• Central - primarily covers service area of W. Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, E. Brookfield
• S. Central – primarily covers service area of Greenfield, Greendale, Hales Corners, Franklin,
• East - primarily covers service area of Shorewood, East Side (UWM), Lower East Side, Third Ward, Walker’s Point
• South - primarily covers service area of S. Milwaukee, Bay View, St. Francis, Cudahy, South Milwaukee, Oak Creek

OVERVIEW

• Must have experience caring for animals. This can include providing food and water, dog walking, scooping litter, minor grooming and administering medication.
• Able to access e-mail at least twice daily and should be proficient with texting.
• Able to stay current with any emails sent from our office - ex: reading all emails/responding quickly.
• Required to have a Smartphone or Tablet with data plan.
• Must be professional, courteous and communicative.
• Must have daily access to the Internet and know how to navigate the web.
• Must have a high level of customer service.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations with a calm, assertive demeanor.
• Must have proper grammar and good spelling.
• Must be able to concisely express themselves.
• Dog Walkers must be able to walk 2 dogs at once in a proper heel position.
• Dog Walkers must be able to work with all dog breeds.
• Must have experience with a variety of animal ages ranging from babies to geriatrics.
• Must abide by our Employee Handbook at all times.
• Are required to attend staff meetings.
• Are required to, at times, pick up and drop off keys and supplies to the office.
• Are required to meet with clients during the Client Meeting or Sitter Introduction.
• Must have a strong ability to follow written instructions, be self-motivated and self managed.
• Must be friendly, confident and comfortable with meeting new clients and answering questions.
• Must maintain a proactive, meticulous approach to caring for client's homes and pets.
• Must have good communication skills and a positive demeanor.
• Must have a willingness to take direction and develop their skills accordingly.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail.
• Sitters should be familiar with our service areas.
• Must have reliable transportation that can accommodate extreme weather and high gas prices.
• Must have the ability to walk and drive in inclement weather and heat.
• Must be flexible and able to handle change with ease.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will routinely require the Employee to bend, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. Employees may experience minor infections and exposure to communicable diseases or infectious bacteria. Pet Sitters may experience physical injuries from bites and scratches by dogs, cats or other types of pets. In addition to personalized care, Employees are often asked to perform light housekeeping tasks including sweeping in a client's home or vacuuming around litter boxes. The Employee is also required to work in outside weather conditions, including wet, hot and/or humid conditions. Pet Sitters may be required to walk at a moderate pace for up to one hour per sit with dogs that may pull. There are extensive hours of driving with this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Experience:

• pet caretaker: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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