What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician (Part-Time) position at City of Lewisville, TX?
Position Summary
Performs basic animal care, shelter maintenance, and housekeeping tasks; conducts general health observations of impounded animals; assists with handling and processing impounded animals; assists with euthanasia of animals; monitors shelter facility to maintain compliance with State regulations; runs errands using City vehicle; can assist with or perform other shelter operations tasks as directed.
Essential Functions
- Cleans and sanitizes kennels, cages, food and water receptacles, animal traps, waste cans, floors, and walls and maintains cleanliness and orderliness throughout workshift.
- Feeds and waters animals.
- Cleans offices, restrooms, store rooms, counters, shelves, and windows and maintain cleanliness and orderliness throughout workshift.
- Polices grounds, replaces exterior lights, cleans sidewalks, and cleans exterior building surfaces.
- Unloads and stores food shipments, cat litter, and cleaning chemicals.
- Replaces interior lights, perform HVAC scheduled and preventive maintenance tasks, performs basic repair and maintenance of kennels, cages, facility, and equipment.
- Monitors animal health conditions, and records general observations.
- Assists with euthanasia of animals.
- Disposes of deceased animals.
- Picks up supplies at warehouse or local vendor.
- Handles and processes a wide variety of animals.
- Answers incoming calls; assists callers.
- Operates two-way radio and dispatches officers as directed.
- Assists citizens and visitors to the shelter; gives and receives information.
- Looks for and corrects or reports unsafe conditions.
Position Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- 6 months of prior animal care or related experience or training preferred but not required.
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to:
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to use hand tools, high pressure washer, animal handling equipment, and cleaning tools.
- Ability to write information accurately and legibly on forms and records.
- Ability to effectively communicate on two-way radio and telephone.
- Ability to work in any weather or environmental conditions.
- Ability to safely and routinely transport 70 pounds.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
- Ability to safely care for and handle all types of animals.
- Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
Special Requirements:
- Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination and job placement assessment (JPA).
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Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
- An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
Work Hours
Hours may vary up to 19 hours per week.
Part-time employment at the City of Lewisville offers a few advantages, including:
- FICA Alternative with Corebridge Financial (Enrollment Required)*
- Optional Enrollment in a Deferred Compensation Plan with Nationwide or Corebridge Financial
- Employee Membership Discount to Thrive, LELLA, and Lake Park
- Volunteer Pay
- Paid Time Off Accrual
- Employee Assistance and Work/Life Support Program
- Referral Program Eligibility
- The City of Lewisville does not participate in the traditional social security program. However, we offer an alternative plan that provides supplemental benefits and for the financial security of our employees.
