Kennel Attendants
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Job Description
KENNEL ATTENDANT (CD) PART TIME NONBENEFITED
Salary $16.39$17.31 Hourly
Location: Ashland VA
Job Type: PartTime NonBenefited
Job Number:
Department: Animal Control
Opening Date: 08/30/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description:
This is a parttime nonbenefited position that will work no more than 20 hours per week. Primary hours are Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Occasional Monday and Friday hours as needed.
General Description:
This is a public safety position. The incumbent performs routine tasks to care for impounded animals.
Organization:
The Kennel Attendant is part of Hanovers Career Development Program (CD). The Attendant Ladder has four (4) levels ranging from Kennel Attendant I to Senior Kennel Attendant. Incumbents report to the Animal Facility Supervisor and supervise no staff. Senior level Attendants may provide workflow guidance to lower level Attendants.
Essential Functions:
Feeds and waters animals.
Properly cleans and disinfects cages and rooms.
Routinely and repetitively performs lifting/navigating of at least 50 pounds and maneuvering of animals weighing up to 125 pounds.
Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks; includes bending jumping standing climbing.
Monitors the condition of animals.
Maintains an inventory of supplies.
Responds to inquiries from the public and staff including occasional contact with distressed customers.
Performs related work as assigned.
Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance during all scheduled work hours.
Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
Animals: May come in contact with vicious diseased and/or sick animals
Chemicals: Work with many different types of drugs and cleaners
B. Environment
Kennel: 90% working in animal holding and care areas
Adoption: 5% working on helping to counsel potential new adoptive owners
Field: 5% Travel may be necessary to perform essential functions
Environment must be able to work outside or inside facility daily
Driving: Drive animals to and from other locations safely and timely
C. Physical Effort
Animals: Must be able to navigate and control at least 50 pounds and to restrain at least 125 pounds includes many species of small and large mammals reptiles fish birds and amphibians
Equipment: Must be able to operate all light and heavy equipment in accordance with all department standards
D. Nonexempt
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to follow instructions/procedures and to maintain a safe work environment.
Knowledge of acceptable animal care practices preferred.
Education Experience and Training:
High school diploma or equivalent required with animal care and behavior training preferred.
Computer literacy desired.
Any equivalent combination of education experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities is acceptable.
Special Conditions:
Criminal Records Check including fingerprinting
Complete Criminal Background Investigation
Twelvemonth probationary period
Shift Work including weekends holidays and nights
Work beyond normal work schedule
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Drivers License
Preemployment Physical Examination/Drug Test/Audiometric Testing and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter.
Must wear uniform including safety equipment and obtain immunizations
Essential staff designation
Revision Date: September 2021
Agency: Hanover County Government
Address: 7515 Library Drive Hanover Virginia 23069
Phone:
Website:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
