Kennel Master - Licking County, OH : Job Details

Kennel Master Division: Animal Control Contact Name: Jessica Roback Contact Email: [email protected] Contact Phone: 740-###-#### Contact Fax: 740-###-#### Date Posted: 12/24/2024 Position Location: Dog Leg Road, Newark, Ohio Position Description:

Duties:

* Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

* Performs custodial tasks involving physical labor and use of equipment; including cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the animal shelter and directing Community Service personnel in completion of such tasks.

* Monitor inventory and notify supervisor on reordering kennel and vet room supplies, vaccinations, and animal pet care products.

* Assists Office Manager in the coordination of scheduling Community Service personnel.

* Issues/assigns animals to cages, waters and feed animals daily or as needed.

* Keeps animals and records up to date on vaccinations and medications.

* Assists Administrative Assistant as needed with phones, adoptions, redemptions, and issuance of dog licenses.

* Totals and balances daily receipts at the end of each shift.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.

* Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.

Brief Description:

Serves County as animal shelter caretaker.

Job Prerequisites:

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education (GED); and six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications):

Ability to effectively interact with volunteers and skilled at handling dogs. Professionalism and strong work ethic. Oral and written communications skills. Teamwork and collaboration.

Application Procedure:

Application Procedures:Employees within the current department wishing to apply for the posted vacancy shall submit a letter of interest. A letter of interest shall include a resume and a cover letter indicating qualifications in detail. All other applicants must submit a completed application, resume and cover letter. Please submit to the Human Resources Department, 20 South Second Street, 3rd. Floor, Newark, Ohio 43055 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. Applications can be obtained in person in the Human Resources Department or printed from the website at www.lickingcounty.gov. Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County's pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Compensation:

Salary: $16.00 per hour

About UFA:

Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full Time Pay Type: Hourly