Kennel Technician

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an hourly position at pay grade 102.

Attendance

Rotating 40-hour work week, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm or 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, and other shifts as assigned. Must be available to work holidays and weekends.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Kennel Technician provides animal care services to the citizens of Corpus Christi.

Responsibilities

• Remove waste, clean, and sanitize each kennel in the facility every morning
• Assure water is always available and feed animals daily at designated times
• Practice proper animal handling, housing and care established by standards of shelter medicine
• Assist with euthanizing of animals if needed due to health, behavior, or other reasons established by management
• Direct contact with citizens who are reclaiming animals, adopting, purchasing registration, or gathering education information
• Ability to understand local ordinances in place for length of stay on animals
• Provide lawn care for entire shelter to include grass cutting, edging, clearing of debris, landscaping, pulling weeds, applying fertilizer, and insecticide
• Provide information on spay/neuter, proper vaccinations, proper animal care, housing requirements, food specifications, and future health needs
• Actively socialize with sheltered animals in open play areas
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED

No prior experience required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Euthanasia Certification (DSHS) (Within one (1) year of hire)

Vaccination Certification (in house training)

Microchip Certification (in house training)

Defensive Driving Certification (City training)

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System – TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation – 88 hours per year
• Personal leave – 40 hours per year
• Sick leave – 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.