Part Time Kennel Technician

City of Jacksonville, Texas Position Description

Job Title: Part Time Kennel Technician

Department: Police

Reports To: Shelter Supervisor

Positions Supervised: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: H03

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: No previous experience is required.
• Certifications: None.
• Licensing: Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, with a clear driving record.

Summary

The Kennel Technician position is a key role for our animal shelter facilities that provides daily care for our animals and assist with kennel maintenance. The position involves cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising and feeding animals. The position is also responsible for cleaning cages, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of animals. This role interacts with the other shelter staff, veterinarians, community members and supports our customer focused environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide support and care to animals.
• Work shift as assigned, weekends included.
• Cleaning dog kennels and cat room daily.
• Feed and water animals.
• Clean animals food and water bowls.
• Sweeping and moping when needed. Vacuuming rug in lobby.
• Sweeping and moping laundry room, keeping shelves straight and in order.
• Answer phone calls.
• Call dispatch for out going calls for service, record CFS number on call sheet.
• Take care of the public when walking in.
• Intake and out take of animals.
• Responsible for surrendering and adoption paperwork.
• Report to the Shelter Supervisor any concerns, health of animals or public concerns.
• On weekends, direct Community Service in feeding and disinfecting kennels and cat room.
• Clean and disinfect dog and cat quarantine rooms.
• Assist Shelter Supervisor and Animal Control Officers when needed.
• Assist with the oepration and maintenance of the Jacksonville Animal Shelter.

Ancillary Job Functions

• Maintain shelter facilities and equipment in accordance with state regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments, Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Commits to doing the best job possible. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibit's ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision.
• Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed.
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands organizations strengths and weaknesses. Analyzes market and competition. Identifies external threats and opportunities. Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Equipment, Machines, Tools and Work Aids: Experience in using computer, calculator, telephone, copier and phones. Animal services vehicle, police radio, first aid equipment, animal services tools and equipment, and other equipment as required.
• Complete continuing education as required.

Equipment Used

• Computer, printer, Microsoft office, Outlook, power pressure washer, squegees, mops, brooms, lawn mower, copier, scanner, motor vehicle, catching pole, catching net, bolt cutter, telephone, leashes, cages, large tongs, cat gloves.

Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• May be required to work in high or dangerous places.
• Work may involve potentially life threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May often be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.

Physical Abilities

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push and reach.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires the ability to smell.
• Work requires the visual acuity of 20 feet or more, 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to life 20 or more pounds.

Total Compensation (Eligible Positions)

• Paid holidays.
• Forty hours of paid vacation a year.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal history, drug test, and driver's license check required.
• City of Jacksonville conducts random drug testing in accordance with Texas law and applicable federal guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

he City of Jacksonville provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
This description is not an employment contract. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time. Duties may be reassigned as necessary to comply with state or federal law.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16