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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Residential Kennel Technician (Part-Time)
Byers K9 Services
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time
Position Overview
Byers K9 Services is hiring two Residential Kennel Technicians to help care for our working dogs and maintain a clean, organized kennel environment.
This is a split-shift position, requiring approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening. Applicants must be dependable, punctual, and comfortable working around high-drive working dogs, including Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds, and Dutch Shepherds.
This is not a dog training or security position. The primary focus is maintaining the health, cleanliness, and daily care of the kennel.
Schedule
- Approximately 2 hours each morning
- Approximately 2 hours each evening
- Monday through Sunday
- Schedule will be shared between two technicians
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize kennels
- Clean and disinfect dog crates
- Wash and sanitize food and water bowls
- Pick up and properly dispose of dog waste
- Sanitize kennel floors, walls, and equipment
- Refill water as directed
- Monitor dogs for obvious signs of illness or injury and report concerns
- Keep the kennel clean, organized, and professional at all times
- Follow established cleaning and biosecurity procedures
Requirements
- Comfortable working around large, high-energy working dogs
- Reliable transportation
- Able to work both morning and evening split shifts
- Dependable with excellent attendance
- Able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical labor including bending, kneeling, and standing
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to work independently while following established procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous kennel, veterinary, shelter, or animal care experience
- Experience handling working breeds or large dogs
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
Compensation
- $18.00 per hour
- Consistent part-time schedule
- Opportunity for additional hours as the kennel grows
Byers K9 Services is committed to maintaining a professional kennel environment where our working dogs receive exceptional daily care. We are looking for dependable individuals who take pride in cleanliness, consistency, and the well-being of our K9s.
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