Kennel Keeper (Union)

Lorain County Commissioners

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Elyria, OH Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

The Lorain County Dog Kennel's mission is to serve the citizens of Lorain County in the seizure of stray and at-large dogs. Dog Kennel employees are committed to meet or exceed the expectations of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners and the Lorain County Administrator in the areas of service, performance and professionalism. We are committed to continuously improving our relationship with the public, the skills of our employees, and providing a safe and rewarding work environment.

Under direction, cleans and maintains kennel areas, feeds animals, operates vehicles and kennel equipment, etc.

The qualified applicant will possess the following:

  • Completion of secondary education, with any training and/or experience which evidences a basic knowledge of maintenance/cleaning methods and techniques; experience dealing with animals.
  • Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license, plus must be able to qualify for and remain insurable under the County's vehicle insurance policy.
  • Must have ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
  • Must have ability to work alone on most tasks and perform light manual labor.

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About this role

Summary

Clean and maintain kennel areas, feed animals, operate vehicles and equipment.

Job title

Kennel Keeper (Union)

Experience level

none

Industry

animal care

Location requirements

Elyria, Ohio; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

animal handlingvehicle operationbasic maintenance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

animal handlingmaintenancecleaning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Elyria, OH 44035, USA

On-site City