The Medina County Commissioners are seeking a full-time Canine Care Technician. The Canine Care Technician (CCT) is responsible for providing daily care to shelter dogs while maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy shelter environment. This position performs kennel cleaning and sanitation, feeding, enrichment activities, animal monitoring, customer service, and administrative support duties. The CCT plays a critical role in supporting canine welfare and promoting positive outcomes for them. Essential Job Functions Clean, disinfect, rinse, and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, dishes, enrichment items, and shelter equipment according to shelter protocols Perform daily cleaning of animal housing areas, adoption rooms, laundry areas, offices, and public spaces Remove waste and maintain clean, odor-controlled shelter environments Stock/maintain cleaning supply inventory Provide daily enrichment activities to support physical and emotional canine well-being Walk dogs and facilitate exercise opportunities Assist with playgroups, training exercises, and socialization activities Prepare enrichment items such as puzzle feeders, scent activities, chew items, and toys Document behavioral observations; communicate concerns and maintain accurate animal records Complete daily cleaning, feeding, and enrichment documentation Assist with filing, data entry, intake and adoption paperwork Answer telephones, greet visitors, and provide general administrative support as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred Experience working with animals is preferred but not required Strong organizational and communication skills Basic computer skills and ability to learn shelter software and other software systems Work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings

BENEFITS

Medina County offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) Deferred Compensation (457) and Roth IRA Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Vacation Leave (earned after six months of employment) Opportunities for professional development and safety certification training Stable public-sector employment with a commitment to work-life balance A collaborative team environment dedicated to serving the residents of

Medina County Employee Status:

Full-Time Hours of Employment :

40 hours weekly

Pay:

$16.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person