What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician Part-time position at Kendall County?
Employment Opportunity –Part Time Kennel Technician
Kendall County is seeking a compassionate and attentive Kennel Technician to care for animals and maintain a clean, safe environment for the animals and the public. Must be reliable, personable, have good customer service skills and have some prior animal care experience.
Essential Functions:
A candidate for this position must be comfortable with animals and being in an animal focused environment. The candidate must also provide great customer service. Essential job duties include but are not limited to all duties included in the job description.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- A least six (6) months of prior computer experience is required.
- A minimum of one (1) year of prior animal handling experience.
- A minimum of one (1) year of prior animal medical experience.
- Valid and current driver’s license is required.
- Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including live animals.
Work Schedule:
- Part-time position, 28 hours per week.
- Must have the flexibility to work during normal business hours, outside of normal business hours, weekends and holidays. Rotating schedule.
- This position’s office location is on-site at the Kendall County Animal Control Building in Yorkville, Illinois.
Benefits:
- Base pay range: $15-$16/hour / DOQ.
- Paid vacation time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, and increases incrementally with years of service.
- Paid personal/sick days per year.
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can complete the Kendall County Employment Application, which includes attaching a resume and cover letter at the link below:
https://selfservice.co.kendall.il.us/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=3124&sreq=1&form=KCA&desc=ANIMAL CONTROL KENNEL TECHNICIAN P/T
Kendall County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), it is the policy of Kendall County to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Kendall County Human Resources Department at the address above.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Shift:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16
