Animal Shelter Kennel Technician
Company: City of Conroe
Location: Conroe
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Kennel
Technician will maintain a clean and sanitary City of Conroe Animal
Shelter facility and will provide food and water to the animals in
the shelter. The Kennel Technician will assist with other daily
operations as directed. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience
working with an Animal Shelter or Animal Clinic is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess a valid Class "C"
Texas driver's license or higher. Must be able to communicate with
the public in a professional manner at all times. Must be able to
read and write; basic math skills are required. Must be able to
work around animals for extended periods of time. Must be able to
work emergency and on-call hours. Must be able to work weekends and
holidays. Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of
this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is heavy and requires the
ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally with
assistance, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20
pounds of force consistently to move objects. Additionally, the
following physical abilities are required: climbing, crawling,
crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing,
kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching,
repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual
acuity, and walking. BENEFITS The City of Conroe offers great
benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance,
retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and
free membership at the City's pool and recreation center
facilities. Starting salary for this position is $15.80 hourly. The
City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer Must pass
background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a
condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and
job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required.
Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and
alcohol testing after hire. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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