Job Details

Salary: $13.79 - $18.43 Hourly
Location : Clovis, NM
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2025_07_29_3057-K
Department: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Division: ANIMAL CONTROL
Opening Date: 07/29/2025

Job Description
The primary role of the Kennel Technician at the Clovis Animal Shelter is to ensure the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of animal enclosures and shelter facilities. This employee reports to the Animal Control Supervisor.
This is a civilian position responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Clovis Animal Shelter premises and facilities. The position entails manual work involving custodial duties with a focus on cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures and facilities. Administrative tasks such as inspections and inventory management are also part of the responsibilities. Normal work hours are 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime, schedule adjustments, or weekend duty as required.

Typical Duties

• Essential duties and Responsibilities (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary):
• Ability to work with animals (primarily dogs and cats) of all types with different demeanors in a calm and soothing manner
• Clean animal enclosures, including cages, kennels, and other holding areas, ensuring sanitary conditions and comfort for animals.
• Lift heavy objects such as bags of animal feed, equipment, etc.
• Sweep, mop, and disinfect floors using appropriate tools and cleaning agents.
• Dust and sanitize furniture and fixtures.
• Wash walls, windows, and other surfaces.
• Operate and maintain mechanical heating and air conditioning equipment, reporting malfunctions or issues to supervisor.
• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, replenishing supplies as necessary.
• Perform exterior maintenance tasks, including landscaping, trash collection, and snow removal.
• Take inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in the use and care of custodial equipment and cleaning methods is preferred.
• Experience working with animals in a professional setting
• Must be in good physical condition, as the job requires some heavy lifting.
• Must be able to communicate in an acceptable manner with staff and public.

Licenses and Certificates:

New Mexico Class "D" driver's license or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and squatting; pushing, pulling, and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Working Conditions

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. The position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies. Essential duties are predominantly performed indoors with occasional outdoor exposure to all types of weather conditions including working at night in the dark. Employees are exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures. Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required.
Cigna Health Insurance
Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000
Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annually
City portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)
Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000
Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annually
City portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)

Dental
United Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost

Vision
Davis Vision 100% employee cost

Life Insurance
$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)
$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee cost
Voluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period
/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period

Flexible Spending Accounts 100% employee cost
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Choices
ICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)
PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3%
Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%
Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%

Time Off
Vacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 years
Sick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)
(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)
11 paid holidays
Physical Examination Leave - 4 hours annually
Bereavement Leave
Voting Leave - 1 hour
Personal Day
Tuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursed
Option of Sick Leave Bank
01

This position requires a current, valid driver's license, equivalent to a New Mexico Class "D", do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe your professional experience in the use and care of custodial equipment and cleaning methods.
03

Please describe any professional experience you have working with animals.
04

Please acknowledge your understanding this position will require some heavy lifting.

• Yes
• No

05

This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position by the City of Clovis and/or the USDOT and is subject to City of Clovis' drug testing policy and/or regulations set for by USDOT to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

• Yes
• No

Required Question