What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bathing Specialist position at Handsome Hounds Pet Grooming, llc?
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BATHING SPECIALIST
Handsome Hounds Boarding and Grooming serves the central Iowa area with dog boarding and grooming needs. For over 11 years we have been serving pets and their families. We love caring and connecting with animals and creating everlasting relationships. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team as a Bathing Specialist.
The Bathing Specialist is responsible for bathing, drying and brushing pets. Additionally, the
Bather is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the grooming area. We offer boarding services in addition to grooming. The position may also require, as needed additional assistance with boarding duties.
We have a fun, drama free environment but we work really hard to keep all of the pet's in our care safe and happy. Come join us to help make our facility a better place for pet's. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Starting at $12 an hour plus tip sharing. Additional hours and role available to a qualified candidate.
Schedule: Day shift - Hours vary and may require working holidays and weekends
Essential Functions and Tasks
- Provide a full-service bath for all sizes of dogs - duties include washing, drying, combing, remove matting, de-shed treatments
- Provide nail trims, ear cleanings, teeth brushing
- Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude
- Various cleaning duties including tubs, disinfecting kennels in between dogs and at end of day
- Follow internal checklist
- Monitor dogs during bath or dry process, keep them and you safe at all times
- Help ensure supplies and tools are well stocked and where they need to be
- Assist with laundry needs
- Attention to detail. Communication is key, when in doubt ask for clarification.
- Update customer records relating to information that will assist with future visits.
- Get to know your regular patrons (Human and dog), learn their names, learn the breed
- Perform other duties as assigned. You will be assisting with various tasks within the company.
- Potential training opportunities to grow in the grooming industry
- Love and treat all dogs as if they were your own
REQUIREMENTS:
- 18 YEARS OF AGE preferred, but not required
- Must keep professional appearance
- Must love and be comfortable with all dogs, all breeds, sized, personalities, etc.
- Ability to handle dogs of all ages, sizes and temperaments in a calm manner
- A good positive attitude
- Prior dog handling experience preferred, but not required
- Ability to work on your feet for the entirety of the shift
- Ability to communicate clearly with others
- Accountability and a good work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to regularly lift and move dogs weighing 70 lbs
- Must be able to work at a fast pace
- Properly operate all grooming tools and equipment
- Learn and adapt quickly and efficiently
- Must have a reliable vehicle
- Team oriented
- Organizational skills
Handsome Hounds is located at 23266 268th LN, Adel, Iowa.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Adel, IA 50003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location