Kennel Technician

CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT

Position Title: Kennel Technician

Department: Campbell County Animal Shelter

Reports To: Animal Services Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly

Employment Status: Full-Time

Pay Grade: 2

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision the Kennel Technician assists with the care of animals housed in the shelter and performs daily maintenance tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes, but are not limited to:

• Feeds, exercises, and cleans animals housed in the County Shelter;

• Maintains shelter equipment and grounds in a systematic way;

• Assists in maintaining records of animals impounded or euthanized as to type, breed, sex, date of disposition and location of pick up;

• Assists the public with choosing a pet for adoption and completes necessary adoption procedures;

• Administers medications and treatments to the animals as directed;

• Sells County Dog licenses and handles cash;

• Assists in answering inquiries, processing incoming animals, and solving problems as necessary; and

• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, county officials and the general public;

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties;

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;

• Ability to learn the use of catch poles, humane cages and crates, and like equipment for the safe capture of animals;

• Ability to learn and interpret animal control ordinances;

• Basic computer skills with the ability to access programs on PC to perform word processing and spreadsheet applications with basic proficiency; and

• Ability to operate basic office machines such as fax, cash register, copy machine and related equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or the equivalency, plus six months of direct experience in the care and keeping of animals; or equivalent combinations of training and experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license;

• Must be bonded; and

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift eighty (80) pounds or more to a height of four (4) feet or more;

• Must be able to work extended periods of time using regular or powered hand tools such as brooms, hoses, mops etc.;

• Must be able to work in confined spaces;

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time;

• Eye sight must be correctable to 20/20 vision; and

• Hearing must be within normal acceptable range of 20-25 with or without hearing aid.

Please visit the Employment Opportunities page at campbellcountyky.gov

To Apply: Complete the “Campbell County Fiscal Court Application Form” and email it to humanresources@campbellcountyky.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Melbourne, KY 41059: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person