Employment

2/24/23 - We have two jobs available.  See below!

1. KENNEL ASSISTANT - $16 per hour. 7 1/2 hours per week. Set schedule (see below). 

We’re looking for a highly motivated, upbeat individual who would be comfortable working around groups of dogs. The ideal candidate would be willing to work hard to maintain the level of cleanliness that we pride ourselves in a The Dog Paws Inn. If this sounds like it would be a good fit for you, please read the job description below and then call or message us for an appointment to come in and apply. Experience is helpful but not necessary. Training will be provided. School vacations are our busiest times. Please don’t apply if you intend to travel during those times. Also, there may be opportunity for advancement to the position of Dog Handler (see below) for the right person.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from around 3:30 pm* – Close** 

*We are willing to work with the new employee on a slightly earlier or later start time that fits into their schedule.

**Close is generally 6pm. Sometimes the kennel assistant ends up having to leave as late as 6:30 in order to complete all assigned tasks, but 6pm is the goal. 

Job Description: Keep the facility clean, indoors and out. Cleaning would include but not be limited to sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, washing dishes, emptying trash, scooping poop, emptying poop buckets, raking leaves, pulling weeds, raking and shoveling gravel, shoveling snow (winter) and cleaning dog pens. Assist the Manager, Assistant Manager, and other employees as requested. Learn and comply with all safety rules and any other employee rules. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please contact us to make an appointment to apply in person at 373 Gorham Rd., Scarborough, 04074. Our number is 207-839-4661. We use a company application here. You are welcome to bring a resume, but you must fill out an application as well. 

*Email inquiries or applications will NOT be accepted. You must apply in person. Thanks! 

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2. DOG HANDLER, 14 - 16 HOURS PER WEEK

We’re looking for a highly motivated, upbeat individual who would be comfortable working with and taking care of groups of dogs, would enjoy talking to potential customers on the phone or in person, and would enjoy helping current customers. The ideal candidate would also be willing to work hard to maintain the level of cleanliness that we pride ourselves in at The Dog Paws Inn.  If this sounds like it would be a good fit for you, please read the job description below and then apply in person during our office hours.  Experience is helpful but not necessary.  Training will be provided.  Must be 18 years or older.

HOURS:

-Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm – close*

*Close is generally 6pm. Sometimes the dog handler ends up having to leave as late as 6:30 in order to complete all assigned tasks, but 6pm is the goal. 

-Two additional shifts of either 4-5 hours. Employee may choose from morning (7am – 12pm) or afternoon shifts (2pm – 6pm) or a combination of both, on either Fri, Sat, Sun or Mon.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

DOG CARE: Closely supervise interactions between the dogs, including in dog playgroups. Feed the dogs their meals and snacks. Put dogs in their pens and take them out of their pens at the designated times. Promote the general health and welfare of the dogs. Deal with emergencies if they arise including breaking up dog fights, administering first aid, evacuating the facility, and emergency trips to the vet. Be able to physically pick up a dog. 

CLEANING: Keep the facility clean, indoors and out. Cleaning would include but not be limited to sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, shoveling snow, raking gravel and leaves, laundry, washing dishes, emptying trash, scooping poop, emptying poop buckets, taking out trash, and cleaning dog pens.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Interact with dog owners at pick-up and drop-off times and advise of daily activity. Receive payments. Take calls, answer questions about the facility, set up screening appointments and take reservations. Must be able to work alone. 

TEAMWORK: Assist the Manager, Assistant Manager, and other employees as requested. Learn and comply with all safety rules and any other employee rules.

***Must be available during HOLIDAYS and SCHOOL VACATIONS.***

Pay: $16 per hour

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please contact us to make an appointment to apply in person at 373 Gorham Rd., Scarborough, 04074. Our number is 207-839-4661. We use a company application here.  You are welcome to bring a resume, but you must fill out an application as well.
 

*Email inquiries or applications will NOT be accepted.  You must apply in person.  Thanks!