Animal Control Shelter Attendant (OPS) Job at Putnam County, FL BOCC, Palatka, FL

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  • Putnam County, FL BOCC
  • Palatka, FL

Job Description

Salary: $16.22 Hourly
Location : 140 County Landfill Road - Palatka, FL
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 25-039
Department: Planning & Development
Opening Date: 09/11/2025


General Description


This is a temporary part-time (20 hours a week) , hourly position that reports to Animal Control Supervisor. The position performs work caring for dogs, cats, and any other animals housed at the Animal Control Shelter.

Essential Job Functions

  1. Receives animals delivered by Animal Control Officers or members of the public.
  2. Hoses out and cleans kennel runs and drains with bleach and other solvents as needed. Scrub kennel run walls, fencing, floors, as needed.
  3. Cleans cat cages, provides litter and fool, and cleans underneath trays as needed.
  4. Cleans, sweeps, disinfects, and performs related cleaning duties as needed or instructed.
  5. Wash all related feeding bowls, crates, beds, and equipment.
  6. Washes blankets, sheets, and other items, as needed.
  7. Completes paperwork.
  8. Feeds animals.
  9. Performs deep cleaning to shelter, including removal of cob webs, and other debris.
  10. Cleans walkways with bleach when needed.
  11. Cleans the shelter and offices as instructed.
  12. Performs customer service for visitors dropping off or picking up animals.
  13. Ability to respond to unusual circumstances as it relates to shelter operations.
  14. May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies and/or other emergency duties.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
All Temporary, Seasonal, or OPS Employees are required to participate in an orientation session to provide safety training while working for Putnam County.


The safety and well-being of our temporary or seasonal workers is taken very seriously, and the County is committed to providing our workers with training for their own safety and the safety of others.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Seasonal work,

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