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City of Baytown Animal Kennel Technician - PT in Baytown, Texas
Animal Kennel Technician - PT
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Animal Kennel Technician - PT
Salary
$12.83 - $15.39 Hourly
Location
705 N Robert Lanier Baytown, TX
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
24-00023
Department
Health
Division
Animal Control
Opening Date
10/20/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Job Summary
The Baytown Animal Shelter is looking for our next team member! If you are passionate about caring for animals, keeping their kennels clean and comfortable and helping prepare them for adoption, read on to learn more about this great part-time job opportunity!
The Animal Kennel Technician is a part-time position that promotes care for sheltered animals. Must not be allergic to animals and be able to work all assigned shifts. Treats animals with kindness and respect to ensure animals are socially ready for adoption.
Duties
Kennel Operation Duties:
Maintains proper sanitation according to department standards by cleaning animal cages, walls, windows, and flooring. Sanitizes as required.
Shows adoptable animals for potential adoptions. Observes animals and reports any signs of illness, distress, or safety issues. Ensures all animals have adequate food and water by replenishing supplies.
Ensures all adoptable animals are properly identified with tags, collars, and correct cage cards. Keeps outside exercise areas free of solid waste. Operates washers and dryers to clean laundry.
Exercises animals by taking them to exercise areas. Help as needed with the check-in of new animals and inspection. Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies.
Assist other employees, citizens and volunteers when required. Maintain and clean storage areas. Provides humane treatment to all animals.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to read, write and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
PREFERRED:
Current animal shelter work or animal volunteer work as related.
A minimum of 6 months of animal control or environmental health experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Ability to exercise good public relations skills. Ability to handle animals without harm to them, others, or self. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
How to Apply
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Do you possess a High School Diploma and/or GED equivalency?
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No
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Do you have reliable transportation?
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No
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Do you have the ability to read, write and understand and follow oral and written instructions?
Yes
No
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Do you have animal shelter or animal volunteer related work experience?
Yes
No
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Do you have a minimum of 6 months of animal control or environmental health experience?
Yes
No
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Please briefly describe your education and experience that qualifies you for this position.
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Agency
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281
Website
http://www.baytown.org
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