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Dog Walker - Part-Time Role

at Urban Tailz in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Chicago Dog Walkers and Urban Tailz are two of Chicago’s best known pet care service providers for busy professionals. We’ve been providing daily dog walking services on the North Side of Chicago for over 20 years. Our clients experience convenience and seamless coordination with our GPS verification and online scheduling tools.

We are looking for dependable people to join us as Dog Walkers! This is a part-time, W-2 employed position that receives benefits like paid time off (PTO) and 401(k) payroll contributions. You will also be provided with paid training and education on dog and cat behavior throughout your tenure with us!

As a Dog Walker, you’ll be committed to providing our clients with the highest level of care and attention:

+ Prepare the dogs in each household to go outside with the appropriate gear (leash, harness, etc.).

+ Provide fun and enriching playtime for the full duration of the service (typically 30 minutes for dog walks).

+ Provide food, water, and/or medication per the client instructions and provided training.

+ Clean up after dogs outside on walks and inside the homes if there are accidents (or clean up litter boxes for cats, if applicable).

Chicago Service Areas: Andersonville, Bucktown, Gold Coast, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Loop, North Center, Old Town, Ravenswood, River North, Roscoe Village, South Loop, Streeterville, West Loop, Wicker Park

Ideal Qualifications:

+ Eligibility to work in the U.S. and a minimum age of 21.

+ Available daily between 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday.

+ Ability to commute to and around select Chicago Service Areas (listed above).

+ Capable of withstanding all weather conditions outside and several hours of walking each day.

+ A smartphone with a data plan for communication and tracking walks.

+ Prior experience with dogs and cats is a plus, but not required.

Compensation:

+ Pay is structured on a per-visit basis, equivalent to a competitive rate around $17.50 per hour.

+ You will be eligible for a $300 bonus after a successful 90-day performance review.

+ The majority of our part-time Dog Walkers work between 10 to 25 hours per week.

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Job Posting: JC262594563

Posted On: Jul 15, 2024

Updated On: Jul 23, 2024

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