Job description:
Do you love this industry? Do you enjoy a fast paced work environment? Do you work best with minimal supervision? Are you someone a team can count on to be there? Then we want YOU!
We are looking for a talented Pet Bather to join our team part time/seasonally at one of our 4 locations: Watertown, Burlington, Somerville or Needham. Flexibilty between locations is especially desirable.
Why be a Bather At Splash and Dash?
Income plus tips
Team grooming approach
Front Desk team does all customer interactions
No phone calls interrupting your day
All tools and equipment provided
Ability to grow your career within the business
Requirements:
Minimum of 6 months of professional salon bathing experience required. All applicants must be dependable, detail-oriented and energetic. Ability to perform in a team-oriented environment. Ability to be trained and receptive to feedback. Must have knowledge of dog breeds and a strong ability to handle all dogs, including puppies and seniors, with patience and compassion.
Role Requirements:
Minimum of 6 months of professional salon bathing experience required with a skill in hand drying, nail clipping, deshedding and slight dematting
Ability to lift merchandise and dogs up to 50 pounds
Interact professionally and effectively with all team members
Learn to correctly identify breeds, coat types, tools, techniques and products
Maintains productivity levels through established systems, standards and procedures
Steady and accurate in all job duties
Receptive to helpful, supportive communication with management and peers
Utilize and care for grooming tools
Is trainable and follows all direction to correctly wash and dry a dogs coat
Must meet state age requirements to work
Reliable transportation to and from work
Follow all safety procedures and company's standards of quality
Function as part of a team on a daily basis
Ability to use POS computer system
Health and Safety:
A bather must have the ability to correctly inspect a pet and recognize any problems. Must be able to properly report these issues in the customer database. Pet Bathers can identify the correct technique and safety procedures and apply them to ALL dogs. They must be able to safely handle animals and recognize stress events and notify the Groomer or Shop Manager.
Services:
Bathe
Blow dry
Brush
Teeth brushing
Ear cleaning
Facials
Nail trimming
Nailgrinding
Dematting/Deshedding
Cleaning:
You will be required to correctly complete daily, weekly and monthly equipment cleaning and salon cleaning duties. You may also be required to perform additional duties as needed. Cleaning may include but is not limited to the following:
Picking up and properly disposing pet waste
Sanitizing soiled areas
Cleaning kennels and tubs
Cleaning floors and floorboards
Cleaning lights and ceilings
Cleaning walls, doors and glass surfaces
Cleaning break room and bathroom
Picking up waste and garbage around the property
Other duties as needed
Work Environment:
Most job duties are performed in the grooming salon. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 50 pounds) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of time will be spent in direct contact with the dogs, and the remaining time will be with the other salon team members and store partners. The work environment may be noisy and wet. All safety precautions and procedures must be followed at all times
.Job Type: Part-Time/Seasonal position with room for advancement
Pay: $17-$20 per hour based on experience
Supplemental Pay Types:
Tips!
Benefits:Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Schedule: 4-8 hour shift as needed
Tuesday through Saturday weekly as needed
Morning/Day shift
Experience: Minimum of 6 months of professional salon bathing experience required with a strong skill in hand drying, nail clipping, deshedding and slight dematting
Work Location:
In person at one or more of our 4 locations: Watertown, Burlington, Somerville or Needham
Please complete this assessment when applying for the role: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/Qm1/BostonBather
Open Hours are: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Benefits available for Full-time employees
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Burlington, MA 01803: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person