Kennel Technician-PT

City of White Settlement; White Settlement (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of White Settlement is seeking a dedicated Kennel Technician to join the Animal Services team. Under the supervision of the Animal Services Supervisor, you will handle daily shelter duties including cleaning, feeding, bathing, and caring for dogs and cats, and assist with adoptions and inquiries.

Applicants must be 18+, have a High School diploma or GED, be fluent in English, and pass a post-offer physical and background checks.

Qualifications

• Previous animal care experience is preferred.
• Must be able to follow instructions and maintain cleanliness of kennels.
• Ability to work with shelter animals and tolerate animal handling.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning, disinfecting, feeding, bathing, and exercising shelter animals.
• Transporting animals to veterinarians as needed.
• Assist with janitorial tasks and washdowns of kennels and cages.
• Launder bedding and towels used for animal care.
• Administer medications and monitor animal health as directed.
• Assist with adoptions and respond to inquiries via phone and email.
• Observe safety regulations in handling animals and city vehicles.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Skills

Animal care experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 8900 Raymond Avenue,White Settlement, TX, 76108,United States

Und e rth e dir ec tion andsup e r v i s i o n o fth eA nimalS e rvi c e s Sup e rvi s or and Animal Control Officer, the Kennel Technician p e r fo rm s a wid e va ri ety of operational duties, including cleaning, feeding, bathing of shelter animals, janitorial functions , and oth e r r e lat e d and non-r e l a t e d proj ec ts and / or task s a s a ss i g n e d b y th e City.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily cleaning, disinfecting, feeding, watering, bathing, and exercising of shelter animals;
• Periodic transportation of animals to the veterinarian clinic(s) for visits as required;
• Perform and/or assist with janitorial and sanitation services and procedures at the shelter, including cleaning restrooms, sweeping, mopping, cleaning cages, and washdowns;
• Launder animal bedding and towels used for cleaning and animal care at the shelter;
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments to shelter animals;
• Provide customer service by assisting with animal adoptions, responding to inquiries, and managing phone and email communications;
• Observes and enforces strict adherence to safety regulations and safe work practices, particularly in the handling of animals and the operations of city-owned vehicles;
• Requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or create a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may need to change to help drive our vision and fulfill our mission.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED;
• Must be 18 years or older;
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language;
• Must not have illegally possessed or used a Felony Grade controlled substance, drug, or narcotic within the past ten (10) years. (Follows Texas law, to include THC oils, vapes, or edibles);
• Must not have illegally possessed or used a misdemeanor-grade drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, within the last five (5) years. (Follows Texas Laws);
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license;
• M ust pass a complete physical examination, including a substance abuse test, psychological and polygraph examination.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous animal care type work.

NOTE

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable and proven proficiency levels in the above-required knowledge, skills, abilities, education, training, or licensing could be considered as a possible substitute for the above industry-specified training or experience requirements for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work with frequent interruptions;
• A bility to maintain emotional control under stress;
• Demonstrate patience and flexibility in changing job demands and interactions with the public, visitors, and employees;
• Ability to work inside and outside, exposure to varying weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, temperature swings, rain, etc.), exposure to the sun, operating assigned vehicles, movement on uneven terrain and park areas, and occasionally irregular work hours including weekend, holiday, evening hours, and overtime, as needed;
• Possess 20/20 vision, either corrected or uncorrected, in each eye. Uncorrected vision cannot exceed 20/100 in each eye unless vision is corrected by the use of contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses, which must be worn on duty. Must also be free of dichromatic color blindness, night blindness, and any other visual deficiencies or limitations;
• Must be able to hear sounds at 45 decibels at 4,000 hertz without a hearing aid;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, shove, and physically handle objects up to 100 pounds;
• Manipulate and perform good hand, eye, and foot coordination, mobility, and dexterity;
• Manipulate and load/unload heavy objects;
• When working in the field or kennel areas of the Shelter, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noise such as the barking of dogs and other animal noises;
• The position is subject to exposure to animal bites and scratches, potentially infectious disease or allergies, as well as wetness and moisture;
• R egular and timely attendance is required for this position;
• L isten, read, understand, and relay information;
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in written form;
• Work independently and in groups;
• Make effective use of time; performing multiple tasks simultaneously;
• M ay be required to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster;
• M ust pass a complete physical examination, including a substance abuse test, psychological and polygraph examination.

Summary

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of White Settlement offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of White Settlement shall provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city. The City of White Settlement provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of White Settlement is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug screen and physical, if applicable.