Kennel Attendant

Mat-Su Borough — Assembly; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mat-Su Borough — Assembly is seeking a kennel attendant to feed, care for, and monitor shelter animals. This on-site role emphasizes safety, hygiene, and adherence to established policies and borough values.

Responsibilities include handling animals, reporting health concerns, cleaning kennels, and supporting daily shelter operations under the guidance of the Animal Shelter staff. Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Less than one year of experience. Relevant experience may include jobs that used the following skills: animal handling/animal care, custodial duties, interpersonal skills, teamwork, problem solving and following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain animals safely.
• Monitor and report animal health or behavior concerns.
• Feeds and waters shelter animals.
• Cleans and disinfects kennels.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Animal care

Custodial duties

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the feeding and care of animals and for the cleaning of animal kennels. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Pay Grade

D1 - DOE

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

Less than one year of experience. Relevant experience may include jobs that used the following skills: animal handling/animal care, custodial duties, interpersonal skills, teamwork, problem solving and following safety protocols.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical. Must complete a baseline audiometry screening and will be required to undergo annual testing as part of the Animal Shelter’s Hearing Conservation Program. Must complete the Rabies vaccination series and maintain a current Tetanus (Td or Tdap) vaccination, or provide signed declinations, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. If assigned driving duties/responsibilities, candidate must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

Handle and restrain animals safely.

Monitor and report animal health or behavior concerns.

Feeds and waters shelter animals.

Cleans and disinfects kennels.

Performs related duties.