Overview
Kennel Attendant Jobs in Niles, IL at The Dog House of L.C. &L., INC.
Job Summary
Supervise daycare and boarding dogs in a fun and safe environment. Provide enrichment and learning activities for all dogs in the play group.
Duties and responsibilities
Kennel Duties
Feed and medicate dogs accurately
Monitor behaviors of the dogs in play group for any inappropriate or unusual behaviors and report to a superior
Interact with the dogs in a fun and friendly manner while maintaining pack stability and command
Take care of any foster dogs that come in through the rescue
Reception and Customer Service Duties
Greet clients and their dogs that come into the lobby in a friendly and professional manner
Check dogs in and out for daycare, grooming, or boarding
Answer client inquiries and make reservations either in person, over the phone, or through email
Communicating with clients about their dog’s behavior or any issues they had during a stay in a professional and factual manner
Cleaning Duties
Pick up after the dogs after they go to the bathroom
Mop, sweep, dust, laundry, dishes and any additional cleaning tasks assigned during the shift
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Shovel, sweep and clean up outside as needed throughout the day
Working conditions
Position requires employee to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must have an open availability.Working in all types of weather is a possibility so an employee should be able to withstand the elements. Customer service is very important but occasionally an employee will need to handle difficult clients or situations in a professional manner. Working with dogs can be noisy at times, so employees must be able to tolerate and monitor noise levels.
Physical requirements
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, kneel, crouch, stoop, climb, lift objects and dogs up to 50lbs and do repetitive tasks. Must be able to visually see any health issues including injuries such as small scratches, punctures, redness, and limping. For employee safety they must be able to physically handle dogs of all sizes on and off leash.
Full and Part time positions available. Shift times vary and include mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience handling dogs is a plus
Must be friendly and professional
Must be comfortable handling groups of dogs and maintaining control over the pack
Must be able to multi task and think on your feet in certain situations
Attention to details and recalling dog names and information about each dog is a must
Must have an open availability for shifts ranging from open to close
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Supplemental Pay:
Performance bonus
Quarterly bonus
Work Days:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Title: Kennel Attendant
Company: The Dog House of L.C. &L., INC.
Location: Niles, IL
