Kennel Attendant I - PART TIME

Horry County Government; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County Government's Animal Shelter is seeking a dependable custodian to perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the shelter and its kennels, restocking supplies, feeding animals as directed, and safeguarding the sanitation of all areas.

Under supervision, you will observe animals for illness, move animals between cages, use a variety of cleaning tools, and ensure compliance with shelter policies; weekend and night shifts may be required to support a clean, safe, and functional facility.

Qualifications

• GED or 1–2 years custodial experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work weekends or nights.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and background check.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the animal shelter and kennels; restock materials.
• Feed animals as directed and maintain areas (laundry room, storage, yard, etc.).
• Observe animals for illness and inform Shelter Technician.
• Move animals between cages and manage necessary identification paperwork.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Under supervision, performs daily task to maintain the Horry County Animal Shelter building and grounds in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. This individual reports to the Kennel Attendant II.

• Performs various custodial/building maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited to cleaning and maintaining the animal shelter and its kennels; restocking necessary materials; feeding animals as directed; vacuuming; cleaning/maintenance/repair of floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, furniture, and appliance in areas; and maintaining miscellaneous areas of the shelter for example: laundry room, storage areas, yard, sidewalk areas, restrooms, etc.
• Observes animals in areas making notes of an apparent illness and informing Shelter Technician.
• Moves animals to other cages as directed including transferring necessary identification paperwork.
• Advises Kennel Attendant II of needed supplies to maintain the standards of the shelter.
• Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment in the performance of the job including brooms, mops, vacuums, buffer, cleaners, lawn mower, weed eater, edger, blower, vehicle, hedge trimmer, rake, carpenter’s tools, mechanics tools, etc.
• Ensure Horry County Government and Departmental policies are adhered to in their area of operation.
• Performs work during emergency/disaster situations. Performs related duties as assigned.

• GED and/or one to two years of custodial experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, work weekends and may work nights as needed and must be able to stand for long hours.
• Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check.