Kennel Cleaner

- Position Type:
Town of Mansfield - Date Posted:
10/1/2026 - Location:
Mansfield Animal Shelter - Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
| Kennel Cleaner | JobID: 930 |
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Position Announcement
Kennel Cleaner – Part Time
The Opportunity
The Town of Mansfield, Connecticut (www.mansfieldct.gov) is seeking a part time Kennel Cleaner. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our current pets. Kennel cleaners are responsible for maintaining proper disease control, cleanliness of our facility, and providing a comfortable environment for our animals. Must be able to work as part of a team to properly maintain kennels, follow protocols, as well as monitoring health and well-being of our animals. The right candidate needs to be comfortable working with both dogs, cats, and occasionally rabbits. Previous animal care experience highly preferred.
About Us
The Mansfield Animal Shelter is part of the public safety department. Our highly motivated Shelter team currently consists of 3 certified animal control officers and 2 kennel cleaners. We provide 24/7 animal control services 365 days a week for the Town of Mansfield.
Mansfield, with a population of approximately 26,000, is located in the Northeastern portion of the state, better known as Connecticut's Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Home to the University of Connecticut, Mansfield offers the unique blend of urban (Downtown Storrs - www.mansfieldmdp.org), suburban, and rural living in a university setting. Mansfield has a variety of cultural and educational offerings, as well as an abundance of natural resources ideal for activities such as hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Mansfield is a Council-Manager form of government, with the Town Manager serving as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Town.
Work Schedule & Location
This position is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 am to 11:00 am minimum of 5 hours per week. Occasionally Sunday, holidays and Monday mornings. The staff member is expected to remain within a 20-minute radius of the Town of Mansfield to ensure an appropriate response time to emergency calls.
The work location is the Town of Mansfield Animal Shelter, 230 Clover Mill Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250.
Compensation
The hourly rate of pay is $16.94-$18.40. The hiring rate of pay will depend upon the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. There are no benefits associated with this part-time position.
Training and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Candidate(s) must possess a valid driver's license. The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain rabies vaccination and titers.
On-Call Coverage Requirement:
During on-call hours, the staff member is expected to remain within a 20-minute radius of the Town of Mansfield to ensure an appropriate response time to emergency calls.
How to Apply
The position(s) is open until filled. Candidates may apply at: https://www.mansfieldct.gov/353/Job-Opportunities. The preferred candidate will be subject to a background check.
The Town of Mansfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider with a deep commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and welcoming in its workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.