Kennel Attendant

City of Williston•Williston, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The kennel attendant will perform necessary work involved in cleaning, feeding, and maintaining the animal housing areas at the City of Williston Animal Pound. The attendants will generally work every other weekend, four hours on Saturday and four hours on Sunday. We are seeking individuals with experience working around animals that work hard and efficiently.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass a City of Williston background check.
Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
Must be able to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

Six months of employment or volunteer experience working with animals is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care for animals in the pound, including feeding the animals and cleaning the kennels and pound facility.
Monitor the health and behavior of animals, promptly reporting any issues or concerns to the supervisor.
Follow all safety protocols to prevent injuries to animals and staff.
Complete necessary paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
Keep the pound facility clean and organized, including animal enclosures, common areas, and outdoor spaces.
Perform general maintenance tasks as needed to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
Wash and disinfect dishes, litter pans, toys, and bedding.
Disinfect all cages and runs to include indoors and outside.
Keep all animal areas clean by sweeping and mopping.
Remove animal waste products.