Kennel Technician Aide (Part-time). Two positions are available.

25 hours per week

Salary: Beginning wage $13.21

Benefits:  Sick leave and Vacation

Job Description

• Cleans kennels and cat cages.
• Feeds and waters animals.
• Vaccinates animals as needed and reports any sign of disease to the supervisor.
• Assists with answering phones, taking lost/found reports, taking in animals, adopting out animals, and filling out the proper paperwork. Assists the public when viewing animals and answers questions concerning the animals.
• Reports to supervisor repairs that are needed or supplies that are low.
• Assists with euthanasia when needed.

Qualifications

Must be able to learn animal control regulations, laws, and ordinances. Must stay informed on health issues, new laws, and animal control methods. Must have a genuine liking for animals and concern for their welfare and enjoy interacting with the public. Must be able to work around animals that may eventually be euthanized. Must be willing to be trained to perform euthanasia. Must be able to communicate with the public and with co-workers effectively, in friendly and potentially volatile situations. Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities and be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Must be punctual and dependable in attendance. Must be able to analyze and act responsibly in any situation, make independent decisions, and complete all necessary daily tasks. Must be able to work weekends and flexible hours as scheduled. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.

Miscellaneous Information

Applications may be obtained from the City’s website (www.cortezco.gov), download below, or from the Southwest Colorado Workforce Center. Applications may be dropped off at City Hall located at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, 970-565-3402, or at the Southwest Colorado Workforce Center, 22 W. North Street, Cortez, CO 81321, phone 970-565-3759. Applications may also be emailed to cortez@state.co.us, or to mcashner@cortezco.gov.