Kennel attendant Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Salary : $17.00 - $22.10 Hourly

Location : Jacksonville, NC

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : PA Seasonal Summer 2025

Department : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Description

Performs semiskilled work maintaining parks and play areas, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Park Operations Supervisor.

This position mostly works at Onslow County Beach access sites.

This is a part time temporary / seasonal position (April through September) working 20 to 40 hours per week; not eligible for benefits.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and clean environment in park facilities, buildings, and grounds.

Ensures accessibility, safety, and security of park facilities and grounds.

Assists maintenance personnel with repair and maintenance of park equipment, buildings, and grounds.

Verifies park facility reservations.

Prepares ball fields for use.

Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.

Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Some knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in general maintenance work; some knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools and techniques of the standard building trades; some knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class; some knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of baseball and softball fields; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in grounds maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement :

Valid Drivers License.

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and / or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and / or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (nonweather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Salary will be determined by candidate's qualifications, budget, market, and internal equity.

Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including :

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k

The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.

Sick Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

Paid Holidays

County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners may adjust the holiday schedule as deemed necessary.

For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.

Are you a high school graduate or possess a GED?

How many years of experience do you have in grounds maintenance work?

How many years of experience do you have in custodial work?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

Required Question