TEMP - Kennel Tech

Summary Responsible for performing routine animal care and related duties at the Garland animal shelter including: medical evaluations, behavior evaluation, cleaning and maintaining kennel areas, socializing with adoptable animals and assisting citizens interested in adoption. Salary: $14.00/hr Schedule: Must be able to work either Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) or Wednesday - Saturday (7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs departmental specific functions by cleaning and disinfecting kennels and cages, litter boxes, feeding utensils, pans and equipment, etc.; launder animal bedding and towels, sweeping and mopping floors, removing trash and cleaning dog yards of waste. Provides general care and feeding of animals by feeding, watering, exercising, and bathing. Monitors animal health conditions, and records general observations. Unloads and stores food shipments, cat litter, and cleaning chemicals. Assists Medical with vaccinations, microchipping, administering medication, drawing blood, and euthanasia. Participate in dog playgroups and general animal evaluations to provide appropriate enrichment and maintain records of an animals behavior. Disposes of deceased animals. Handles and processes a wide variety of animals. Unloads and stores food shipments, cat litter, and cleaning chemicals. Communicate clearly with employees verbally and in writing. Additional tasks assigned by the Shelter Supervisor and Director. Represent Garland Animal Services by providing excellent customer service and focus. Minimum Qualifications Customer service experience Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Basic skill operating a computer and office equipment. Ability to handle animals over 25 pounds. Ability to thoroughly clean. Licenses and Certifications None Required Physical Requirements / Work Environment The position is regularly required to use hands and fingers, to talk and hear, to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel and crouch. The position holder must be able to regularly lift (and/or) move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to odors and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environments are normally moderate but may occasionally be high. Have questions or need assistance? Our friendly HR team is here to help! Reach out to us at Talent@GarlandTX.gov.