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The K9Edge



The K9Edge Daycare Kennel Technician

The K9Edge, the North Shore’s PREMIER Daycare, Boarding and Training Center, is hiring kennel technicians responsible for dog care and facility cleanliness. Your focus must be to ensure that all daycare and boarding dogs are safe, exercised, clean, happy and healthy.

The position is part-time. Early and late shifts are 4, 6, and 8 hours in duration. Starting time is at 6am. Closing is at 8pm. Compensation is based on experience.

Please send resume to info@thek9edge.com.

Experience

  • At least one year of relevant experience in a similar environment.
  • Must be able to handle walking dogs on leash.
  • Ability to handle large breeds and working dogs a plus.
  • Dog training experience a plus.


Responsibilities and Duties including but not limited to:

Dog Handling and Care

  • Play with, exercise, and monitor dog groups and solo dogs of all breed types.
  • Leash walk dogs to kennel runs, rest areas, play areas, relief areas.
  • Feed, provide water and turnout dogs per instructions and schedule.
  • Prepare food and meds for each dog per instructions.
  • Monitor and report any behavior/health concerns to a supervisor.
  • Assist trainers in group, private, daycare & train and board & train classes.


Cleaning

  • Clean and disinfect kennels, play and rest areas, service and relief areas, indoor and outdoor
  • Wash, rinse and dry food bowls and water buckets
  • Wash, dry and fold laundry
  • Restock dog food and treats
  • Remove trash to dumpster
  • Inspect dog toys, equipment and service areas for adjustment and/or damage.
  • Notify supervisor of any facility maintenance issues.

 
Record Keeping

  • Document special care instructions from clients for daycare and boarding dogs
  • Document play, feeding and turnout times.
  • Document special diets, special requirements and medications.
  • Some front desk duties e.g., phone calls, scheduling clients, taking payments.


General Maintenance

  • Clean and disinfect play and rest areas, kennels, service and relief areas, laundry, food bowls and water buckets per instructions on schedule and as needed.
  • Inspect service areas and equipment for adjustment and/or damage.
  • Notify supervisor of any facility maintenance issues.


Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and reach.
  • Must be able to push/pull equipment.
  • Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation solutions, animal dander and secretions.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation and live locally.
  • Must be dependable and reliable. Late for shift arrivals and last-minute call-outs will not work in this environment.
  • Must be available to work on weekends, holidays (not every holiday) and evenings when at capacity.


Additional Requirements

  • Must love dogs.
  • Must be able to work with and communicate with others as a team.
  • Must like to clean.
  • Must have a sense of humor. Must tolerate stupid jokes.
  • Must like humans.
  • Must like to clean… a lot!