Preferred Hiring Partners
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The Pootector, LLC
About Business
Looking for Pet Waste Technicians. You need to be capable and organized to drive to multiple locations throughout the day! Please read everything before applying! Best candidates for job include any type of pet or dog lover.
Job Description:
- Navigate to properties in various types of weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
- Thoroughly clean homeowners’ yards with 1 or more dogs
- Ensure gate is locked after entry and exit!
- Position requires the ability to perform the following tasks with or without reasonable accommodation: ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and willing to walk several miles a day.
- Talk with customers and engage with their pets as needed.
- You work alone. No contact with others.
Job Requirements:
- 21 years or older
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Willing to work odd hours if needed - 20 to 30 hours per week roughly and sometimes Saturdays or Sundays
- You are Organized and able to work professionally and responsibly while communicating regularly with our office throughout the day.
- Being detail orientated with a positive and capable attitude. We work hard and enjoy doing it!!
- You must be dependable and reliable.
- All tools are provided by The Pootector
The Pootector is a family owned and operated pooper scooper service specializing in dog poop removal for residential and commercial properties. Delivering outstanding customer care and consistently reliable service has made The Pootector a preferred dog waste removal service in the St. Louis area. Our top priority has always been to operate with integrity and excellence in everything we do. We strive to go above and beyond our customer’s expectations, and to deliver the highest quality of service possible.
Primary Contact
Michelle Short
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Services Offered
- Other
Location Type
Mobile
Discounted Education Opportunities
As a Preferred Hiring Partner, there are multiple ways we can help you get qualified staff. A more proactive approach is to send one of your favorite staff members through our online training. Instead of waiting for a graduate to reach out, you can invest in your current team to develop the necessary skills to help you succeed.
With this model, employees can continue to work while learning in their free time. With the discount provided and payment options available, this is the most affordable way to pursue a new skillset. Currently, we offer an Online Dog Training Program for businesses looking to grow their dog training talent. Grooming and vet assisting programs are still under development.
Students referred through one of our Preferred Hiring Partners receive the largest discount available. To learn more about the discount and who qualifies, please reach out to [email protected].
Local Business Resources
For local businesses in the greater St. Louis area, we offer a handful of resources to help you promote and grow your business. Check out the options listed below. If you are interested in learning more about any of the following opportunities, please reach out to Jennifer at [email protected].
Coffee & Continuing Education
Local businesses can get in front of active students by presenting a topic in class. Our Coffee & Continuing Education opportunities are offered once per month. Any business can sign up if they have something education to chare or an employment opportunity. The event lasts 1-2 hours and is first thing in the morning before class starts.
This is a great opportunity to build relationships with current students and can often lead to employment. If you are interested but don't know what to talk about, just reach out and we can put our heads together.
APC Hosted Events
The APC houses an 8,000 square foot event space that allows us to host wonderful events throughout the year. Some example include our Grooming Garage Sale where local groomers come together to sell and swap old equipment, and our Dog's Day Out event for the pet public to browse local vendors, visit with pet businesses, and adopt local shelter dogs.
As a Preferred Hiring Partner, you will be first on the list for an invitation for any events hosted by the APC. With the variety of events held at the APC, there's bound to be something to help you put your business in front of both qualified staff and the pet public.
Space Rental
At the APC, we love everything pet related. If you are an independent petpreneur looking for a home to host your classes, we offer our 8,000 square foot classroom for rent by the hour. We host a variety of pet-related classes every week and are looking to expand our opportunities.
Whether you are looking to host group classes for your training clients, or are an educator looking to teach the occasional seminar or class, we have options available. In addition to our large event space, we have classrooms equipped with tables and chairs, computers, and projectors to make teaching easy.
