In addition to BARC’s dedicated staff, BARC relies on teams of trained, responsible volunteers to provide extra care and services to the public and our animals housed at BARC. We have volunteer opportunities for adults and for children under the direct supervision of their parents. There are many ways to be a BARC volunteer.  The responsibilities include but are not limited to animal care, adoptions at BARC, special events at BARC, off-site adoption events, foster homes, foster pantry organization, facility beautification/construction, and administrative Help.
Volunteers are expected to provide dedicated service each month. All volunteers are required to attend an orientation and training sessions at the shelter to prepare them to do their specific job. Please read the following Volunter Handbook before attending an orientation.
In order to become a BARC volunteer, you first need to register with the City of Houston and sign up for the next Volunteer Orientation.

San Jacinto College Central Pasadena Campus is seeking to hire an experienced Facilities Groundskeeper to help maintain the Central Campus. The  person in charge of Facilities Groundskeeping will be under the direction of the District Supervisor, Grounds & Logistics Division and is expected to provide customer service to college by carrying out facilities services’ activities at all college locations as directed providing logistical support, construction activities, housekeeping services, landscape maintenance, transportation services and other related tasks as directed.
Duties include but are not limited to: Basic moves of furniture, equipment and/or items required for college business operations Basic landscape maintenance duties: mow, trim, sweep/blow clippings, plant, and mulch Inspect and perform basic preventive maintenance to college tools, equipment, facilities and vehicles Basic cleaning and maintenance of college facilities and grounds Collect auction items, as well as, stored material and equipment Perform facilities preparation/set-ups for College events Replace damaged or stained ceiling tiles Discuss requested work and follow-up completed tasks with customers Assist craft work (plumber, HVAC, electrician, carpenter, painter, irrigation system tech) Serves as team member of Facilities Services emergency planning and response team responding to major interruptions of College services. 
Additional Job Functions: Block/direct traffic for special events Safely operate forklift and other equipment including but not limited to tractors and lifts Pick up trash on campus when encountered during the course of daily duties; this include fallen or broken branches Communication via phone calls in a timely manner Make minor Asphalt repairs Perform maintenance by cleaning out roof drains / gutters as needed Relocate, dispose and replace car stops when requested Remove/Install exterior signage Ability to work at assigned college location completing work orders as scheduled. Must be able to communicate effectively in order to receive instructions and training on equipment.
Benefits: We offer competitive benefits at reasonable costs through the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K and more Holidays off San Jacinto College (SJC) offers a variety of voluntary retirement programs [403(b) and 457(b)] for its employees.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Minimum 2 years Facilities Groundskeeping Experience preferred Valid Texas Driver’s license
Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you   EOE: The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Pol-Tex International is currently seeking a Non-CDL Yard Truck Driver to join our logistics team. Our fleet, facility, and equipment combined with our experienced and dedicated professional staff make Pol-Tex International the premier gathering and recycling center for the Gulf Coast Region.
Yard Drivers at Pol-Tex are responsible for relocating, docking, and transporting 48’ and 53’ trailers within our manufacturing facility. They must be able to keep up with a fast paced production environment while accurately recording information to ensure on-time shipment of goods. This position also uses propane, sit-down forklifts to help load and unload trailers. The role may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.
Benefits: Medical Dental Paid vacations and holidays 401(K)
Qualifications: 1 year experience driving commercial trucks or yard mules. Ability to handle trailers quickly in tight spaces regardless of lighting conditions. Ability to work a night shift or a day shift as assigned by management. Aptitude and desire necessary to be a good student of Pol-Tex processes, equipment, and procedures.

Encuentra la Carrera perfecta y disfruta un refrescante cambio en Pol-Tex, division de Poly-America, L.P. Nuestra localidad en el area de Baytown se esta expandiendo y provee una gran oportunidad para trabajar en una industria lider en estabilidad y crecimiento.
Los empleados de produccion en Pol-Tex son responsables por la operacion segura de montacargas de gas para el proposito de manejo de cargar y descargar producto. El puesto de trabajo puede implicar responsabilidades adicionales a medida que se necesiten y/o sean asignadas por el gerente.
Responsabilidades: Operadores de montacargas en Pol-Tex son responsables por la operacion segura de montacargas sentado de gas para el proposito de manejo carga y descarga de producto. Los operadores de montacargas en Pol-Tex regularmente usan escaners RF y sistemas de control de inventario para  sacar ordenes , mantener las lineas de produccion suministradas y re llenar los bastidores de almacenamiento. La posicion puede incluir responsabilidades y oportunidades adicionales segun sean necesarias y/o asignadas por el gerente.
Calificaciones: Seis meses a un ano de experiencia reciente operando montacargas La habilidad y el deseo de trabajar de una manera segura La disponibilidad de trabajar un turno de dia o de noche. 4 dias de trabajo/ 4 dias de descanso, dias rotativos segun sean assignados. Responsabilidades adicionales y oportunidades segun sean asignadas por el gerente.

Find that perfect career match and enjoy a refreshing change at Pol-Tex, a division of Poly-America, L.P. Our Baytown area location is expanding and provides a great opportunity to work for an industry leader with a history of steady and stable growth.

If you are looking for a dynamic career opportunity that offers growth and stability then this could be the position for you.
Pol-Tex offers competitive compensation packages including: Medical Dental Paid vacations Paid holidays 401(K)
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess:  Some experience performing troubleshooting functions in a manufacturing environment. The desire to expand knowledge and grow with the company. The ability and desire to work safely. The ability to work a night shift or a day shift.  4 day on/4 day off rotation as assigned by management. Additional responsibilities and opportunities as they are assigned by management.

Responsibilities: Forklift Drivers at Pol-Tex are responsible for safe operation of sit-down propane forklifts for the purpose of handling, loading, and unloading product. Drivers at Pol-Tex regularly use RF scanners and inventory control systems to pull orders, keep production lines supplied, and re-stock inventory racks. The role may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.
Find that perfect career match and enjoy a refreshing change at Pol-Tex, a division of Poly-America, L.P. Our Baytown area location is expanding and provides a great opportunity to work for an industry leader with a history of steady and stable growth.
Pol-Tex offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/Dental, paid vacations, paid holidays and 401(K).
If you are looking for a dynamic career opportunity that offers growth and stability then this could be the position for you.
Qualifications: One year of recent experience operating forklifts. The ability and desire to work safely. The ability to work a night shift or a day shift. 4 day on/4 day off rotation as assigned by management. Additional responsibilities and opportunities as they are assigned by management.

Pol-Tex International, a division of Poly-America, L.P., is currently seeking an Industrial Mechanic to join our maintenance team. Pol-Tex International’s mission is to be the safest and most efficient choice in the polyethylene recovery, recycling, and compounding industries.  Our fleet, facility, and equipment combined with our experienced and dedicated professional staff make Pol-Tex International the premier gathering and recycling center for the Gulf Coast Region. Pol-Tex International offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/Dental, paid vacations and holidays, and 401(K). Responsibilities Industrial Mechanics at Pol-Tex International are responsible for the maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and modification of new and existing industrial converting equipment. This role will document, recommend, and execute maintenance procedures. The Mechanic will be working in a manufacturing maintenance team. At times they will complete the mechanical testing of electro-mechanical equipment. Tasks include replacing, inspecting and dismantling defective parts, and implementing upgrades and part changeovers. The role may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.
The ideal candidate will possess: Some experience performing troubleshooting functions in a manufacturing environment. A strong desire to be hands on with their work and to follow processes through. The aptitude and desire necessary to be a good student of Pol-Tex processes, equipment, and procedures. Problem solving skills including troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.

Primary job function is working on various types of railcars, barges and above ground storage tanks. Tasks include cleaning and washing railcars using high pressure equipment, product removal, performing minor maintenance repairs and/or parts replacement. Must be willing to follow customer, company, FRA, and AAR guidelines. We are a national mobile service company. Traveling locally and nationally will be required at times, and may spend nights in a hotel.
Experience not required; However, the ideal candidate will have experience in the industrial cleaning industry or experience in the Rail/ Barge and above ground storage tanks. Minimum 5-day work week subject to required overtime, on-call, and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits: 
Medical, Dental, Vision & Paid Time Off - eligible after 60 days of employment 401k after 1 year of employment
Qualifications: 18 years of age or older Reliable Transportation Valid Driver’s License is a requirement. Must pass Required Safety Training and other Basic Courses. Able to tolerate heights and tight enclosed spaces. Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling. Able to work outdoors in extreme all-weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet). Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy and moving machinery, bend, climb, walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time

Description: Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and moreand all costs are covered. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive. MHS is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents are couples who reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Flex houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home. Benefits ·Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more) ·Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings ·Relocation assistance and paid training provided ·Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school ·Three-week paid summer vacationQualifications: ·Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings ·This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years ·Both spouses should be age 27 or older ·No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home ·Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty ·Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted ·Valid driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans ·Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited) ·High school diploma or GED required ·Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. ·Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students. ·Both spouses must complete an individual employment application This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team at .

Description: Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best private schools, where students in pre-K through 12th grade from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an exceptional career-focused education with housing, meals, and moreand all costs are covered. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who founded the school in 1909, the school is fully endowed and has the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive. MHS is hiring married couples to become flex houseparents. Flex houseparents are couples who reside in on-campus student homes, guiding and nurturing a group of approximately 8-12 students. Flex houseparents provide a consistent family-like structure for students and handle responsibilities such as driving, administering medication, budgeting, reporting, etc. When initially hired, flex houseparents cover different student homes before being assigned to one specific home. Benefits ·Salary of $43,825 per person (a total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more) ·Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings ·Relocation assistance and paid training provided ·Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off. Workdays include a period of personal time while students are at school ·Three-week paid summer vacationQualifications: ·Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings ·This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years ·Both spouses should be age 27 or older ·No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home ·Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty ·Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted ·Valid driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans ·Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited) ·High school diploma or GED required ·Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. ·Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students. ·Both spouses must complete an individual employment application This is a unique career path that takes consideration and commitment from both spouses. If you have any specific questions before or after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team at .