Animal Care Technician

Posting Number: 26-10-3840 Pay Grade: 14N ( Salary: $17.82 - $25.98 per hour ) Agency / Dept. / Office: Animal Services Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: Performs technical and clerical duties in support of the daily operations of the Animal Shelter Division. Responsible for maintaining daily shelter operations, cleaning, grooming, feeding, washing and caring for lost/impounded animals and performing related tasks as assigned. This position shall be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Requires high school diploma, GED, or vocational training with one (1) year of related experience. Requires a valid Florida Driver's License. Lake County is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from the presence and effects of drugs and/or alcohol, providing the highest level of service to its citizens, and minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries. As a term and condition of employment, employees may not use drugs/alcohol that impair performance or are illegal on or off the job. The County conducts drug and/or alcohol tests for the following reasons: reasonable suspicion, post-accident, fitness for duty, and follow-up for the employee assistance program. Safety sensitive and high-risk positions are also subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol tests. #J-18808-Ljbffr