Seasonal Zookeeper Aide ID-10492
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Summary
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Under the supervision of the Zoo Curator, the Seasonal Zookeeper performs the full range of activities required for the care and management of animals in a municipal zoo collection including maintaining a safe, healthy, clean, and attractive living environment and provides courteous assistance to the public. This employee should possess excellent public relation, organizational, and communication skills. This position will work 10-15 hours per week.
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Essential Functions
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- Observes and interprets animal behaviors, health status, and food consumption; advises supervisory staff of problems or concerns; Provides animals with adequate diets, fresh water and activities to maintain animal physical and psychological well-being; and provides animals with activity and enrichment opportunities; providing proper habitats for mammals, reptiles and birds; weighing animals and other duties as required;
- Maintains indoor and outdoor cages, enclosures, exhibits, holding cages and service areas by cleaning, disinfecting and performing general maintenance to these areas as needed; Executes behavior modification and enrichment activities for animals; Provides animal with interactive items and activities to relieve stress and boredom; and provide exercise for animals as needed and other duties as required.
- Performs preventative or routine maintenance of animal environments including collection, installation, and/or maintenance of furnishings and substrates; may assist with planting of landscape materials; Assists in providing zoo visitors informational, promotional, and educational opportunities and other duties as required.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Experience:Animal experience is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within two weeks of employment.
Education:Preference will be given to applicants pursing education in the zoological or a related field.Certifications and Licenses:This employee must possess a valid Driver’s License. -
Supplemental Information
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Must be at least 16 years of age to apply. This position does not have to comply with Residency Requirement. Successful candidate must complete post offer drug screen and background check.
