Kennel Attendant

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $25.00 - $25.00 Commensurate with Experience

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• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

This position, located within the Animal Care and Control Division of the General Services Department, is responsible for the daily care and well-being of animals in a kennel, including feeding, cleaning, exercising, and monitoring their health. They ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for animals.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Feeding and Watering: Providing animals with food and water according to their individual needs and schedules. 

• Cleaning: Maintaining clean and sanitary living spaces for animals, including kennels, cages, and common areas. This involves cleaning up waste, changing bedding, and disinfecting surfaces. 

• Exercise and Play: Ensuring animals get adequate exercise and playtime, including walks, runs, or supervised play sessions. 

• Monitoring Health: Observing animal behavior and physical condition, reporting any signs of illness or distress to supervisors or veterinary staff. 

• Administering Medications: Providing medications or treatments to animals as directed by a veterinarian or supervisor. 

• Customer Service: Interacting with community members and volunteers visiting the animal kennel areas. 

• Sanitation: Maintaining a clean and organized work area, including storage and cleaning supplies. 

• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of animal care, including feeding schedules, medication administration, and observations. 

• Inventory Management: Keeping track of food, supplies, and medications, and notifying supervisors when items need to be reordered. 

• Emergency Response: Being prepared to handle emergency situations, such as animal injuries or illnesses. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files & records, and other office procedures & terminology 

• Demonstrate approachability dealing with the public 

• Ability to comfortably handle animals with behavioral issues which may include shyness & fearfulness 

• Ability to problem-solve effectively & efficiently 

• Ability to communicate clearly & concisely with written/verbal communication 

• Ability to routinely lift up to 100 pounds

• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor 

• Ability to work independently and as member of team 

• Ability to work on weekends, holidays, and varying shift times 

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions 

• Ability to work with physically strong dogs 

• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, and kneel

Working Conditions:

Disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to several elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking: and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and previous experience working with animals.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.