What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant position at City of Williston?
Summary: The kennel attendant will perform necessary work involved in cleaning, feeding, and maintaining the animal housing areas at the City of Williston Animal Pound. The attendants will generally work every other weekend, four hours on Saturday and four hours on Sunday. We are seeking individuals with experience working around animals that work hard and efficiently.
Reporting Structure: Works under the general supervision of the Administrative Lieutenant.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Essential Job Functions
- Provide daily care for animals in the pound, including feeding the animals and cleaning the kennels and pound facility.
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals, promptly reporting any issues or concerns to the supervisor.
- Follow all safety protocols to prevent injuries to animals and staff.
- Complete necessary paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
- Keep the pound facility clean and organized, including animal enclosures, common areas, and outdoor spaces.
- Perform general maintenance tasks as needed to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
- Wash and disinfect dishes, litter pans, toys, and bedding.
- Disinfect all cages and runs to include indoors and outside.
- Keep all animal areas clean by sweeping and mopping.
- Remove animal waste products.
- Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
- Must be able to work weekends.
Note: The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of employment or volunteer experience working with animals is preferred.
- Must pass a City of Williston background check.
Physical Demands:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; to regularly stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 50 lbs. of weight; use of standard office equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Work Environment:
Work in a typical kennel environment; ability to work alone; incumbents may be exposed to noise, dust, inclement weather conditions, and potentially hostile environments; loud noises; exposure to hazardous work conditions including contact with potentially dangerous, wild, and diseased animals; exposure to bites, scratches, and animal waste.