Part-Time Kennel Attendant

Part-Time Kennel Attendant

Description: This position is a part-time, non-benefit position working no more than 20 hours per week.

Essential Functions:

• Feeds and waters animals.
• Properly cleans and disinfects cages, rooms and other areas as instructed.
• Routinely and repetitively performs lifting/navigating of at least 50 pounds and maneuvering of animals weighing up to 125 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks; includes bending, jumping, standing, climbing.
• Monitors the condition of animals.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and staff, including occasional contact with distressed customers.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance during all scheduled work hours.

General Working Conditions:

• Required to work outside in all elements of the weather
• May encounter vicious, diseased, and/or sick animals
• Must be able to navigate and control at least 50 pounds and to restrain at least 125 pounds, includes many species of small and large mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, and amphibians
• Must be able to operate all light and heavy equipment in accordance with all department standards

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, must be 18 years of age, must pass all pre-employment screening which includes a background check, physical examination and drug screening.

Residency Requirement: Within eighteen months of the date of hire, employee must live within twenty (20) miles (straight line GPS) of City Hall.

Compensation and Hours of Work: $14.00 per hour or current minimum wage rate. Schedule to be determined upon hiring.

Application Requirements: Please send employment application to Marion Police Department, Attention: Assistant Chief Wright, 1001 W. DeYoung St., Marion, Illinois 62959. Employment applications can be picked up at Marion City Hall or obtained online at www.cityofmarionil.gov.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14