Salary: $15.00 – $16.54 Hourly
Location : Tyler, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00427
Department: Animal Control
Opening Date: 10/09/2023
Summary/Objective
This Full Time position is responsible for providing care for sheltered animals, treating them with kindness and respect, and socializing the animals in order to make them more adoptable. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for sheltered animals.
The Kennel Technician should enjoy working with dogs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleans and maintains kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis.
- Cleans other shelter areas. Sweeps, take out garbage, washes windows, etc.
- Cleans and maintains shelter equipment, i.e. carriers, leashes, brushes, etc.
- Washes food and water bowls, and puts them away in an orderly fashion.
- Provides each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols.
- Follows proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies.
- Helps with washing, drying and folding of laundry.
- Helps maintain a clean and organized shelter.
- Informs the Animal Shelter Coordinator of any health issues with the animals.
- Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the Animal Shelter Coordinator.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Humanely handle animals under various circumstances.
- Work harmoniously with other employees.
- Must be punctual, reliable and responsible.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Daily standing for long periods, walking, squatting, bending, pulling and reaching. Must be able to lift, move or carry animals or objects weight up to 100 pounds, and use strong chemicals for disinfecting kennels.
Majority of work will take place in an indoor environment with exposure to continuous elevated noise levels and strong odors.
HOLIDAYS
Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Administrative Day (Employee’s Choice)
Each year, Commissioner’s Court sets the official holiday schedule.
VACATION LEAVE
1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).
SICK LEAVE
1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.
SICK LEAVE POOL
Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.
MILITARY LEAVE
Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of:
(1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,
(2) public service assignment,
(3) attending to important personal business.
CITIZENSHIP LEAVE
Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees’ eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.
DRUG CARD COVERAGE
Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.
*Mandatory Generic – if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE
Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee’s expense.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.
RETIREMENT
Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes – to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.
For additional benefits information click on the link below:
https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/human-resources/benefits