Kennel Worker – Dog Warden

The Kennel Cleaner is responsible for maintaining clean kennels on the weekends, and all legal holidays. This individual will also be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of records and reports concerning the operations of the Seneca County Dog Wardens Office. The Kennel Worker will receive supervision from the Chief Dog Warden.

Essential Functions to be Performed:

· Ensure the kennel area is clean and orderly on a daily basis.

· Care for dogs while in kennel.

· Sell dogs to the public as appropriate.

· Ensure vehicles, office areas and restrooms are clean and orderly daily.

· Answer the telephone and greet individuals that enter the facility.

· Distribute dog license.

· Conduct dog license checks by telephone/in person.

· Clears walkway and driveway.

· Laundry duties

· Maintains lawns.

· Perform minor repairs and general maintenance to ensure equipment is in good working order.

· Maintain inventory.

· Laundry Duties

Minimum Qualifications:

· Education is equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

· Valid Ohio driver’s license

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Ability to perform heavy physical labor in all weather conditions and dangerous situations.

· Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, the general public and coworkers.

· Ability to use tact and courtesy when dealing with the public.

· Knowledge of and ability to follow safety practices and procedures.

· Knowledge of dog care, dangerous dog control and capturing stray dogs.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

· Ability to use various office equipment/ cleaning equipment.

· Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.

· Ability to organize and set priorities.

· Must be available weekend and all legal holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Good public relations skills.

· Prior experience working with dogs.

· Seneca County resident preferred.

Job Type: Part-time