Position: Kennel Attendant
Organization: Licking County Government – Animal Control Division
Location: Dog Leg Road, Newark, Ohio
Posted On: February 18, 2025
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Hourly
Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
Contact Name: Tammy Smoke
Contact Email: lchr-careers@lcounty.com
Contact Phone: 740-670-5148
Contact Fax: 740-670-5138
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The Kennel Attendant serves the county as a dog shelter assistant, ensuring the health, care, and safety of sheltered dogs and maintaining a clean and organized kennel facility. This position requires physical labor and a dependable, team-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Perform custodial tasks to clean and maintain the dog shelter
- Supervise and coordinate Community Service personnel assigned to the shelter
- Feed and water dogs daily
- Assign dogs to cages appropriately
- Assist the Administrative Assistant with phone calls and issuing dog licenses
- Comply with job safety requirements and PERRP safety standards
- Stay updated on procedures and attend trainings as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Six (6) months of related experience and/or training
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept.):
- Must be dependable
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Application Procedure:
Internal Applicants:
Submit a letter of interest, including a detailed resume and cover letter, to the Human Resources Department.
External Applicants:
Submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter to:
Licking County Human Resources Department
20 South Second Street, 3rd Floor
Newark, Ohio 43055
(Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Applications are available in person or can be downloaded from:
www.lcounty.com
OR
Application Form Download Here:
Note: All successful candidates are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Compensation:
- $15.00 per hour
- Full-Time Hourly Position
About the Organization:
Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Animal Control Division is committed to compassionate animal care, public safety, and community education.