Kennel Technician (Part-Time)

Job Title

Animal Care Technician

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.

Experience

• 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:

• Effectively communicate and interact with a wide variety of people.
• Use hand tools, high pressure washer, animal handling equipment, and cleaning tools.
• Write information accurately and legibly on forms and records.
• Effectively communicate on two-way radio and telephone.
• Work in any weather or environmental conditions.
• Safely and routinely transport 70 pounds.
• Read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Safely care for and handle all types of animals.
• Be punctual and attend work regularly.

Other Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background, drug test, physical and job performance assessment.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.

Work Hours

Days can vary from Sunday-Saturday, 20 hour work weeks.

Benefits

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.