Kennel Technician Aide I

Job overview

The Kennel Technician Aide I role is onsite in Cortez, CO, and is part-time. Compensation is $16.10 to $17.08 per hour. The City of Cortez role supports animal care and shelter operations for the community. The aide maintains clean, safe kennel and cat-cage areas and provides basic feeding and watering. This hands-on work supports the health and welfare of animals in the facility and contributes to responsible animal-care operations.

What you'll do

• Clean kennels and cat cages
• feed and water animals
• interact with animals and the public
• learn animal-control regulations, laws, health issues, and animal-control methods
• communicate with coworkers and the public
• make responsible decisions and complete daily tasks
• be willing to receive training in euthanasia protocols when necessary.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kennel technician aide i

animal care

animal shelter

kennel cleaning

feeding and watering

animal welfare

part-time

weekend availability

cortez co

city of cortez

$16.10-$17.08/hr

sick leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires applicants to be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, hold a valid Colorado driver’s license, and be able to lift at least 50 pounds; weekend and flexible-hour availability is required.

About the employer

City of Cortez, CO is hiring for this role. Industry: Legislative Bodies. Sector: 92.