Kennel Technician II

Overview

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

The Animal Services division serves the public by responding to and investigating animal complaints regarding stray, injured, and neglected domestic animals in York County. The department also monitors rabies vaccinations in domestic animals. This service is provided under the authority of local and state regulations.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated - strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity - do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable - ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly - service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

The York County Animal Services Division is excited to hire a full-time (40 hours per week) Kennel Technician II to join the team. The purpose of this position is to provide for the care and overall well-being of the animals in the shelter, as well as maintain the public services and general operations of the shelter.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 109: $18.50 - $22.20 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Work Schedule: hours may vary based on operational needs to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and a rotating schedule.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniforms allowance

• Performs daily cleaning and sanitation of kennels housing cats, dogs, and occasional livestock or wildlife in accordance with shelter standards. Maintains cleanliness and basic maintenance of general shelter environment.
• Provides daily care to the animals in the care of York County Animal Services including feeding, watering, enrichment and socialization. Reports signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to the shelter staff.
• Assists in daily behavior assessments of animals.
• Performs intake of animals, including processing paperwork, assessment, vaccinations, testing, restraint, photographing, and documentation intake information in the shelter database, etc.
• Performs public services, including processing reclamations, adoptions, lost and found or stray requests, responding to general public inquiries and microchip processing etc.
• Maintains records and reports including supply inventory, hold reports, cash reports, call logs, etc.
• Attends adoption and outreach events while operating a County vehicle.
• Performs euthanasia and maintains and operates the incinerator as directed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience working with animals or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain Humane Euthanasia and Incinerator Certifications.

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