Salary: $19.00 Hourly Location : Ohio 43229, OH Job Type: Full-time, Regular, Classified Job Number: 755240640 Agency: Department of Animal Care & Control Opening Date: 10/14/2024 Closing Date: 11/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Typical Work Hours: shifts vary Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Probationary Period: 120 Days Classification Purpose Please go to: Apply today! The primary purpose of the Kennel Attendant classification is to provide custodial care and perform intake processes of animals housed at the animal shelter. Job Duties Clean and disinfect wards, cages, outside areas, and other designated areas and/or equipment throughout the shelter. Collect, wash, and distribute food and water bowls to impounded animals. Maintain equipment and supplies used to maintain kennel operations at the shelter. Provide care to impounded animals and provide positive customer relations to the public. Escort customers to certain restricted areas within the shelter. Answer telephone inquiries when other staff is not available. Assist with the adoption pick-up process. Provide custodial care of dogs. Record impounding information on animals accepted via night deposit. Retrieve supplies necessary for the operation of the animal shelter. Perform minor repairs to cages, runs, and bowl rings. Collect and restrain dogs for assessment by veterinary clinic staff or for return to general ward area. Prepare vet check statements to notify clinic of dogs that may require veterinary care. Assist veterinary technicians with the treatment of dogs, including euthanasia. These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED, and six (6) months experience and/or training involving the care of domestic animals and six (6) months of customer service experience; or any equivalent combination of training and/or experience (personal or professional). Additional Requirements No special license or certification is required. Supervisory Responsibilities None required. Join Franklin County Board of Commissioners today and receive the following benefits:
- Extensive health benefits for all full-time permanent employees.
- Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees.
- Guaranteed 10 paid holidays every year.
- A 14 percent employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan.
- Earn a potential monetary incentive during our annual wellness incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare.
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