What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet sitter position at Greater Portland Pet Sitting?
Pet sitter
Join the Greater Portland Pet Sitting team! We're a reputable company providing in-home pet care, dog walking, and pet taxi services throughout the Greater Portland area.
We are currently seeking a reliable, honest, and experienced pet sitter to join our team.
This position is part-time and offers flexible hours, with client assignments growing based on your availability. To start, you’ll be working an average of 5 hours per week.
We're looking for someone who can grow with our company.
Responsibilities :
- Walking dogs in their neighborhoods.
- Providing in-home pet care for dogs, cats and small animals. Pet care visits vary in duration, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes.
- Feeding and refreshing water.
- Cleaning up after pets, including scooping litter boxes.
- Using a smartphone to update clients daily.
- Administering medications if needed
- Watering plants, collecting mail, and handling trash / recycling bins as necessary.
Job Requirements :
- Pet sitting experience and a genuine love for animals.
- Commitment to at least six months of working with us.
- Availability to work on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have a reliable smartphone.
- Have a reliable and fully insured vehicle with a valid driver’s license.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Be able to provide professional references.
- Must reside within the service area (Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Gorham, Scarborough and Falmouth).
Benefits and perks :
- Flexible schedule
- Worker’s compensation, insurance and bonding coverage provided
- You will receive 100% of tips
- Competitive pay
- Extra pay on holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
Schedule : Day shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
$20 an hour
Please send your resume along with an email explaining why you believe you would be a good fit for this position.
Last updated : 2024-08-15
Salary : $20