Office: Animal Control
Salary: $13.39/hour FULL-TIME
Announcement Date: 11/15/2024
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conducts regular walk through inspections of the facility. Maintains general shelter maintenance and janitorial functions; cleans and sanitizes kennels, check for sickness and injury of caged animals.
Rinses kennels with hose pipe.
Feeds animals, mixes and prepares foods. Provides animals with food and water to maintain optimal health.
Feeds quarantined animals and adoptee animals.
Administers medicines to animals as needed.
Performs housekeeping kennel duties such as clean cages, changes litter boxes, changes toys, change out feeding and water pans. Washes dishes, pans, trays, etc.
Sweep and mop floors.
Wash laundry, dry and fold items properly.
Regular and sustained attendance required.
Transports animals to clinics for spaying and neutering.
Assists Animal Control officers with medications; euthanizations, etc.
Refers to policy and procedure manuals.
Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a telephone, two-way radio, copier, etc.
Uses clerical supplies, hand tools, safety gear, restraining devices, catch pole, traps, animal care / medical supplies, cleaning supplies.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, animal owners, veterinary staff, and the general public.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required.
Runs errands as needed.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by six to nine months of animal care or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess euthanasia certification within one year of employment. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Our Total Compensation Package includes:
Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications.
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) Medical Spending Account (MSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development / Trainings
FAIRFIELD COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
Apply Online For Kennel Attendant (018-000-005)