Shelter Attendant bei Summit County

Summit County, located in Utah, is a family-friendly organization dedicated to fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for both our employees and the community. We offer excellent benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a meaningful impact. Join our team and help care for the animals in our community. 

Summit County is seeking a compassionate and responsible candidate for a full-time Animal Control Shelter Attendant. The Shelter Attendant is essential in ensuring the well-being of animals at the shelter by providing care, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting various administrative duties. This position works under the general supervision of the Animal Control Director. Summit County is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job closes 11/3/2025 at 5:00 pm Mountain Time. (Best to use Google Chrome to apply)

SALARY: $19.35 - $27.11/hourly

BENEFITS

• Options for a premium free Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Life Insurance
• State of Utah Retirement
• Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Vacation Pay
• 401K Match
• Orientation Pay Increase - up to 3% increase at the successful completion of six-month orientation period

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school
• Two (2) years of general work experience, preferably in a field related to animal care OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds regularly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs general hygiene duties for animals; feeds and waters, uses high pressure wash equipment as needed to hose out pens, applies approved cleaning agents as needed to clean kennel, isolation area and cattery, mops floors; disinfects kennel areas in accordance with proper disease control requirements.
• Assures welfare and care of animals within the shelter meets established standards during all shelter operations.
• Creates and maintains a variety of computerized and hard copy files and records on animal related programs, i.e., licensing, sheltered animals, financial.
• Performs routine maintenance and grounds keeping duties; cleans office area and facility environs.
• Performs as animal control clerk; redeems, impounds and adopts animals by collecting and receipting the required fees, including dog license fees; maintains records of the same.
• Provides information to the public by responding to telephone calls and assisting walk-in public; provides factual information as directed by supervisors.
• Receives and processes complaints; apprizes animal control officers of complaints and provides pertinent details essential for response and action.
• Places incoming animals in kennels and retrieves outgoing animals; provides general assistance to the public, assists in locating lost and found animals; assists public in adoption processes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.