Kennel Technician (Part-Time)

Position Summary

Performs basic animal care, shelter maintenance, and housekeeping tasks; conducts general health observations of impounded animals; assists with handling and processing impounded animals; assists with euthanasia of animals; monitors shelter facility to maintain compliance with State regulations; runs errands using City vehicle; can assist with or perform other shelter operations tasks as directed.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes kennels, cages, food and water receptacles, animal traps, waste cans, floors, and walls and maintains cleanliness and orderliness throughout workshift.
• Feeds and waters animals.
• Cleans offices, restrooms, store rooms, counters, shelves, and windows and maintain cleanliness and orderliness throughout workshift.
• Polices grounds, replaces exterior lights, cleans sidewalks, and cleans exterior building surfaces.
• Unloads and stores food shipments, cat litter, and cleaning chemicals.
• Replaces interior lights, perform HVAC scheduled and preventive maintenance tasks, performs basic repair and maintenance of kennels, cages, facility, and equipment.
• Monitors animal health conditions, and records general observations.
• Assists with euthanasia of animals.
• Disposes of deceased animals.
• Picks up supplies at warehouse or local vendor.
• Handles and processes a wide variety of animals.
• Answers incoming calls; assists callers.
• Operates two-way radio and dispatches officers as directed.
• Assists citizens and visitors to the shelter; gives and receives information.
• Looks for and corrects or reports unsafe conditions.

Position Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Experience

• 6 months of prior animal care or related experience or training preferred but not required.

 
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.


REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
 
Ability to:

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to use hand tools, high pressure washer, animal handling equipment, and cleaning tools.
• Ability to write information accurately and legibly on forms and records.
• Ability to effectively communicate on two-way radio and telephone.
• Ability to work in any weather or environmental conditions.
• Ability to safely and routinely transport 70 pounds.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Ability to safely care for and handle all types of animals.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Special Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination and job placement assessment (JPA).
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
  • An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.

Work Hours

Hours may vary up to 19 hours per week.