Kennel Attendant

Description Join our team and make a meaningful impact every day! As a Kennel Attendant, y ou’ll help provide a safe, clean, and caring environment for animals while giving them the attention and daily care they need. If you’re dependable, compassionate, and enjoy working hands‑on with animals, we’d love to have you on our team. Under supervision, maintains sanitary conditions of the animal shelter, provides care for animals, and assists Animal Services Officers. May provide direction to temporary staff or volunteers. Examples of Duties Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Cleans and maintains animal kennels and surrounding areas including floors and hallways; Maintains inventory and notifies supervisor of any supplies that are required; Assists Animal Health Technician, Veterinarian, and Animals Control Officers with vaccinations of animals and kennel placement; Feeds, waters and provides enrichment to animals; Inspects animals for sign of sickness and disease; Maintains effective and positive relations with the public and other agencies; Provides direction to volunteers or temporary staff; and Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Experience A minimum of six months of work experience involving animal care, custodial duties, or customer service. Experience working directly with animals is preferred. Education Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Licenses And Certificates Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Euthanasia Certificate within 9 months of hire date. Special Requirements Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, odors, vibration, confining workspace, and chemicals; Constant exposure to animals. Ability to travel to different sites and locations. Benefits Associated With This Position Include Medical Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 4 plans Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans Vision Reimbursement – up to $225 per year Life Insurance - $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55; 7% City paid employee contribution The City participates in Social Security Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year Sick Leave – 96 hours annually Uniform Allowance of $1700 per year or clothing allowance of $325 per year. City contribution to 401(a) deferred compensation plan Credit Union Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement for job related courses Insurance adjustment of $150.00/year #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Redlands