Kennel Worker:       

Summary

Under general supervision provide care for dogs in the kennel including, but not limited to: kennel cleaning, feeding, grooming, bathing, and exercising dogs.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Perform daily cleaning of kennels, crates, and public areas. Ability to follow proper disease control protocol to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.

• Record and keep trainers and appropriate staff informed of animal health, behaviors, and concerns

• Exercise dogs two times per day, or as assigned

• Spot-clean kennels and public areas throughout the day

• Stock all kennel/cleaning supplies as needed

• Clean, fold, and stock kennel laundry

• Other duties as assigned

 

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Work with efficiency, speed, and accuracy

• Follow instruction given by superiors and/or co-workers

• Accurate written and verbal communication

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to adapt to change in procedures as needed

• Ability to use various equipment to perform tasks (hose, shovel, dog collar, drive an ATV and/or golf cart etc.)

 

Minimum Requirements-Education, Certifications and Licenses

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

• CA Driver License preferred

 

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Working in a loud environment (dogs barking, equipment etc.)

• Use of various sanitizing chemicals (appropriate safety equipment provided)

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, kneel, crouch for prolonged periods of time

• Working in wet environments for prolonged periods of time

• Working in dry/dusty environments for prolonged periods of time

• Working outside year round in various weather conditions

• Handling live and dead game birds

 

Equipment and Tools Utilized

• Hose/Pressure Washer

• Shovel, Rake and various hand tools

• Other equipment as necessary to perform the essential functions of this position