The Animal Care/Shelter Cleaning Team Supervisor oversees the daily activities of Caregiver staff to ensure high standards of animal care, cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency. This position supervises, trains, and supports staff; monitors performance and adherence to established procedures; and serves as a hands-on leader who assists with animal care and cleaning duties as needed. The Supervisor must be able and willing to safely handle all animals and respond to the operational needs of the shelter.
Responsibilities:
Supervisory roles and responsibilities:
- Assist the Manager of Animal Caregivers with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding staff.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, leadership, and support to Caregiver staff while fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Train Caregivers on animal care, cleaning, safety, and operational procedures.
- Monitor staff performance and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
- Partner with management to complete performance evaluations and address performance concerns.
- Participate in employee commendations, coaching, counseling, and corrective action processes.
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with animal care, cleaning, safety, and operational standards.
- Hold regular staff meetings to communicate updates, review procedures, discuss improvements, and encourage employee feedback.
- Assist with cleaning, animal care, and related duties as needed to ensure adequate coverage and quality care for all animals.
- Ensure all animal care areas are clean, organized, and ready for daily operations.
- Order and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintain compliance with applicable state regulations and Department of Agriculture requirements.
- Coordinate and oversee routine and deep-cleaning schedules.
- Assist with employee recognition, engagement, and morale-building activities.
- Prepare reports and communicate operational issues to management as needed.
- Handle all animals safely and humanely in accordance with established protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Puppy/Cat/Triple areas:
- Remove all dirty water bowls and place them in dishwasher
- Remove all dirty litter pans and wash
- Remove all the dirty newspaper and food from the cages.
- Disinfect each animal’s cage.
- Repaper each cage.
- Place plastic dividers on all cages.
- Scrub and disinfect the floor, walls, and counters
- Place clean water bowls with fresh water into all triples.
- Place clean litter pans with litter back into cat cages.
- Remove the garbage and place a fresh bag in the garbage pail.
- Ensure that the closet is scrubbed, disinfected, neat and has all necessary supplies.
- Clean podiums and stock with newspaper.
- Place fresh disinfectants into all buckets.
Nursery Hold and Ark
- Remove all dirty water bowls and place them in dishwasher.
- Remove all the dirty newspaper and food from the cages.
- Disinfect each animal’s cage.
- Repaper each cage.
- Place clean water bowls with fresh water into all cages.
- Remove the garbage and place a fresh bag in the garbage pail.
- Ensure that the closet is scrubbed, disinfected, neat and has all necessary supplies.
Kennel/Rescue Hold/Ark and Annex
- Scrape all food and fecal matter out of all runs.
- Remove all dogs from runs and leash them up on the other side of the room.
- Hose, scrub and disinfect all runs.
- Rinse out the runs, squeegee, and dry mop.
- Replace dogs back into their proper runs.
- Turn card holders upside down to drain the water out. Turn back when dry.
- Scrub, and disinfect floor, walls, and walk area.
- Ensure that the closets are scrubbed, disinfected, neat and have all necessary supplies.
- Remove garbage and place fresh garbage bags into each pail.
- Disinfect and dry benches.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Spanish, including both verbal and written communication.
- Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in animal care, shelter operations, veterinary services, boarding, or a related environment.
- Knowledge of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting methods, including the proper use, handling, and maintenance of cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Ability to understand, follow, and communicate oral and written instructions.
- Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to train, coach, motivate, and develop staff while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Ability and willingness to safely handle all canines and felines, including animals of varying sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical conditions.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
- Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds without assistance and more with assistance when necessary.
- Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, equipment, and tools in accordance with established safety procedures..
- Ability to work in an environment with exposure to animal hair, dander, odors, cleaning agents, noise, and varying environmental conditions.
- Ability to respond appropriately and quickly in emergency situations involving animals, staff, visitors, or facility operations.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Demonstrated commitment to animal welfare, workplace safety, teamwork, and the mission of the organization.
Payrate: $25.00/hr
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and much more. For consideration, interested candidates can forward their resume and cover letter, along with salary requirements to [email protected].