Kennel Technician

Allied Universal • Winchester, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Our canine group, under Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, is hiring a Kennel Technician. The Kennel Technician is responsible for maintaining canine kennels and food preparation areas personnel and a wide variety of other duties as directed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a minimum Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) level clearance
• Valid driver’s license
• No prior work experience required
• Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operation, and passenger safety rules
• Ability to read installation maps to determine the shortest and safest route
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Availability on weekends and holidays to tend to kenneled canines

Nice To Haves

• Prior professional work experience caring for canines

Responsibilities

• Manage the logistical support for transporting personnel and canines to and from a pre-determined location
• Drive and transport personnel including canines in and around Northern Virginia region
• Provide Log Reports
• Provide Incident Reports
• Assign with minor maintenance, cleaning, and inventory
• Feed, walk, exercise, and bath canines as needed in our care
• Administer medications as indicated by veterinarian personnel
• Bring canines to and from the kennel during before, during and after training
• Clean up after canines both inside the facility and outside, and clean canine kennels
• Maintain the training and kennel facility as a whole by performing tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, and checking equipment and supplies
• Assist other staff members on occasion with such tasks as prepping training floors or food for canines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED