Functions & Responsibilities
WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Matt Martin * Jonathan Hofstetter * Dave McMillen
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Kennel Attendant (up to 29 hours per week)
Do you love working with dogs and have a passion for keeping them clean and healthy? The Wayne
County Commissioners are currently accepting employment applications for the position of Kennel
Attendant. The hours for this position will be up to 29 hours per week including Sundays, and some
holidays.
Now let’s get down to the important stuff, so don’t stop reading! Here are the things that you will
be doing. We’re not going to list everything, just enough to get you excited!
• Cleaning and sanitizing kennels
• Providing food and water for the dogs
• Assisting in the cleaning of the shelter and play yard
• Exercising the dogs
• Must be willing to work hard in all types of weather.
• Must be willing to work with and around all types of dogs, including potentially dangerous
ones.
• Health Benefits are not eligible with this position.
• Hours of the position are Sunday and Monday from 8:30am-5pm, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday
from 10am-4pm.
• Starting wage is $16.25/hour.
Applicants must submit a required employment application (downloadable from
http://www.wayneohio.org/employment-opportunities) and email it to
waynecountyhr@wayneohio.org. Or drop it off at the Wayne County Commissioners’ Office, 428 West
Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691, Attn: Katie Dailey. Questions? Call 330-287-5497.
Posted: 3/17/2026 – Deadline to apply: 4/8/2026
Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
428 W LIBERTY STREET WOOSTER, OHIO 44691 330-287-5400 FAX 330-287-5407
commissioners@wayneohio.org
We do not discriminate in the provision of services or employment because of handicap, race, color,
creed, national origin, sex or age