Kennel Tech - Night Shift

Barkz & Recreation; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Regular raises

Extra shifts during holidays and peak

Job summary

Barkz & Rec in South San Francisco is seeking a reliable Night Shift Kennel Technician to care for boarding dogs overnight. You will monitor dogs, assist with potty breaks, and help keep kennels clean and safe.

This on-site role requires calm decision-making, physical endurance for overnight hours, and the ability to work independently as part of a small overnight team. Shift options include full-time or part-time schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience handling dogs of different sizes and temperaments.
• Willingness to work overnight.
• Ability to stay calm and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Take dogs out one at a time for overnight potty breaks.
• Supervise boarding dogs in group play and rest areas.
• Read dog body language and intervene to prevent conflicts.
• Keep kennels and play areas clean, safe, and ready for the morning team.
• Note health or behavior concerns for the day team.

Skills

Dog handling experience

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Overnight work readiness

Job description

Night Shift Kennel Technician - Barkz & Rec (South San Francisco)

Pay

$20-$22/hour, depending on experience, plus tips

Shift

10 PM - 6 AM | Full-time or part-time | All days of the week available

Benefits

paid sick time, regular raises, extra shifts during holidays and peak season

About Us

Barkz & Rec is a boarding, daycare, training, and grooming facility in South San Francisco. Our overnight team is what lets owners sleep easy while their dogs stay with us. We're looking for a dependable, calm night owl to keep our boarding dogs safe, comfortable, and happy overnight.

What You’ll Do

• Take dogs out one at a time for overnight potty breaks.
• Supervise our "slumber party" boarding dogs in group play and rest areas.
• Read dog body language and step in early to prevent conflicts.
• Keep kennels and play areas clean, safe, and ready for the morning crew.
• Note any health or behavior concerns for the day team.

What the Job Is Really Like

• Mostly solo. You'll usually be the only person on site, with a second teammate on busy nights. You need to be comfortable making decisions on your own.
• Physical and outdoors. Expect to be on your feet, lifting, cleaning, and working outside in heat, cold, and rain.
• Busy and loud. Group dogs can be noisy and unpredictable. Staying calm under pressure matters more than anything.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Are reliable and show up on time, every shift.
• Have experience handling dogs of different sizes and temperaments (professional experience is a plus but not required).
• Stay calm and solve problems on your own.
• Pay attention to the small details, like a dog not eating, a latch not closing, or a dog acting off.
• Enjoy getting to know each dog and building trust with them.
• Are comfortable working overnight and doing physical work.