Kennel Tech (Temp)

Position Summary: Responsible for performing routine animal care and related duties at the Garland animal shelter including: medical evaluations, behavior evaluation, cleaning and maintaining kennel areas, socializing with adoptable animals and assisting citizens interested in adoption.

*Applying to Temporary positions does not guarantee full-time employment with the City of Garland.*

Target Hiring Range: $10/hour - $12/hour

Essential Job Functions:

• Care for, feed, monitor, medicate, and perform minor treatment on animals.
• Animal shelter duties including but not limited to handling animals, receiving animals brought to animal shelter by shelter staff, preparing adoption paperwork.
• Maintain proper inventory level of food, cleaning and other supplies.
• Notify Supervisor when restocking items from shelter is needed.
• Perform kennel cleaning and other related housekeeping duties.
• Assist with other shelter duties as needed.

Minimum Education & Work Experience :

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) equivalent.
• Customer service experience Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic skill operating a computer and office equipment.
• Ability to handle animals over 25 pounds.
• Ability to thoroughly clean.

Location: 1902 State Hwy 66, Garland, TX 75040, USA

Please note: Must be able to work the following schedule - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location