Facility
Plumpton Park Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
TYPICAL DUTIES: Feed and care for exotic zoo animals and clean and maintain animal enclosures. Involves: Prepare regular and special diets to feed animals. Feed and water animals. Clean, disinfect and maintain cages, enclosures and exhibit areas as needed. Maintain safety of animals. Monitor animal health and well being. Report animal illness or injury to appropriate staff. Assist veterinary staff as needed with administering medications, providing treatment and restraining. Provide care for animals such as by trimming beaks, nails and wing feathers, providing moisture for turtles, reptiles and birds, weighing animals and other services as needed.
Provide assistance to other zoo staff and to the public. Identify maintenance problems and resolve or report as necessary. Assist with grounds and landscaping maintenance and construction, as necessary. Answer questions from other staff and the public regarding zoo animals, exhibits and related. Public speaking, give tours, assists with events, camp and parties. Animal education background is a plus!
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Application of knowledge of care and feeding of zoo animals. • Application of some knowledge of American Zoo and Aquarium Association principles/practices and Zoological Association of America principles/practices. • Application of some knowledge of sanitation and disinfection processes. • Prepare and feed animals regular and special diet foods. • Maintain accurate logs and records of animal care and observation. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public. Maintain a professional appearance.
OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS: • Requires mobility within a zoo environment. • Works around a variety of animal species with potential for physical harm from bites, kicks, heavy lifting and restraining animals. • Exposure to infectious diseases from daily contact with exotic and domestic animals including bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral pathogens. • Work outdoors in heat, rain, snow and cold. • You must be able to lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders and lots of walking. We are a NON-Smoking facility and drug free facility. Must be willing to stay overnight during inclement weather.
**WE REQUIRE A 1 DAY WORKING INTERVIEW AT YOUR EXPENSE
Education and Pre-requisites
4 year degree in Animal Science, Biology or Zoology
Compensation and benefits
Entry level position, $10.25/hour
Health Benefits offered to full time employees after 3 month probational period. Employee responsible for 50% of premium
Application instructions
Please email CV to Cheryl Lacovara, Zoo Director
cheryl.ppz@gmail.com