Kennel Attendant (PT)

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions.

Pay:

$15.25 - $17.84

Under the general direction of the Shelter Operations Coordinator, the position ensures clean and humane living conditions for all animals housed within the shelter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans and sanitizes kennels, cages, and related areas, including cleaning food bowls and litter pans

• Performs repair and routine maintenance of kennels and cages

• Prepares and dispenses food and water to animals; transports, unloads, and stores food supplies

• Performs routine observations of animals and their cages to monitor food consumption, behavior, obvious signs of illness, and condition of the animals for health and safety purposes

• Administers vaccinations, dewormers, flea treatment prevention, and medications; scans all animals for microchips

• Humanely transports deceased animals for proper disposal

• Assists members of the public searching for lost animals or seeking to adopt animals

• Responsible for the intake of incoming animals some of which may be potentially dangerous, uses intake procedures to ensure their proper identification and for recording their respective locations

• Responsible for properly filling out paperwork on all animals brought into the shelter; including spelling, neatness, accuracy, and completeness 

• Performs general grounds maintenance including mowing, painting, and minor repairs

• Fosters good animal control community relations and superior customer service among residents and visitors to the shelter

• Performs other duties as assigned; including working at off-site adoption locations and other areas to cover absences or relief for other employees

• Demonstrates knowledge of the County Emergency Management Plan; functions as essential personnel in the event of a declared disaster

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or a GED equivalent is required.

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record.

• Required to work on a rotating schedule which includes weekends and holidays with rotating days off. The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.

Supplemental Information:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. 

In addition to the requirements above, candidates will possess:

• Working knowledge of Florida and Clay County Animal Control Ordinances and laws

• Working knowledge of the humane care and treatment of animals

• Ability to work under stressful conditions

• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to take a team work approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns; includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team

• Ability to handle frequent contact with the public in the normal performance of duties.

Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee’s normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed.  Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

The position regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds, frequently lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100-200 pounds.

The person in this position needs to frequently move about within and outside of buildings to care for animals.

Constantly positions self to care for animals and clean animal cages, including on the floor and in tight spaces.

Frequently communicates with supervisors, other staff, and the public regarding the care and wellbeing of the animals.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including inclement weather, extreme temperatures and excessive humidity. May occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Will include exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes as well as unpleasant odors and noises.

Moderate to loud noise level.

Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age.

Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations. As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07.

 

Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.