Kennel Technician (Part Time)

Kendall County; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Kendall County is hiring a Part-Time Kennel Technician for their Animal Control Department in Yorkville, Illinois. The role involves caring for animals, maintaining cleanliness in the facility, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in animal handling along with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Paid vacation time

Paid personal/sick time

IMRF Pension Plan eligibility

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working with animals of all sizes.
• Prior animal handling experience required (1 year).
• Computer experience required (6 months).

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and sanitizing of kennels and animal areas.
• Feeding, watering, and providing general care for animals.
• Interacting with the public and assisting with adoptions.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Handling

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kendall County Human Resources Department
807 W. John Street
Yorkville, IL 60560

Kendall County Animal Control – Part-Time Kennel Technician

Location: Kendall County Animal Control Facility – Yorkville, Illinois

Department: Animal Control

Position Type: Part-Time (28 hours per week)

Kendall County is currently accepting applications for a compassionate, reliable, and detail-oriented Part-Time Kennel Technician to join our Animal Control Department. This position plays a key role in the daily care of animals and helps ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for both animals and the public.

Essential Functions:

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments and must possess strong customer service skills. Primary duties include (but are not limited to):

• Daily cleaning and sanitizing of kennels and animal areas;
• Feeding, watering, and providing general care for animals;
• Assisting with animal handling and restraint;
• Supporting medical care routines and animal health monitoring;
• Interacting professionally with the public and assisting with adoptions and animal intakes; and
• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A least six (6) months of prior computer experience is required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of prior animal handling experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of prior animal medical experience.
• Valid and current driver’s license is required.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including live animals.

Work Schedule:

• Part-time position, 28 hours per week.
• Must have the flexibility to work during normal business hours, outside of normal business hours, weekends and holidays. Rotating schedule.
• This position’s office location is on-site at the Kendall County Animal Control Building in Yorkville, Illinois.
• Base pay range: $15-$17/hour / DOQ.
• Paid vacation time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, and increases incrementally with years of service.
• Paid personal/sick time.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan eligible position.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can complete the Kendall County Employment Application, which includes attaching a resume and cover letter at the link below:

Kendall County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), it is the policy of Kendall County to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Kendall County Human Resources Department at the address above.