Facility
Frank Buck Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
This is an entry level zookeeper position.
Maintain safe, clean and enriching environment for all animals in area.
Make daily observations of animals and report any abnormalities to supervisor.
Prepare daily diets and maintain safe and sanitary area of food preparation and storage.
Properly complete animal records in a timely manner
Preform keeper chats
Performs other miscellaneous duties as required
Ability to communicate via radio with other team members
Education and Pre-requisites
Experience with Exotic Animal Husbandry or Wildlife Management working with a zoo or other wildlife facility; Associates or Technical Degree in the Sciences, Biology, Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Management, or Zoology; and possession of a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of the following: principles and practices of Exotic Animal Husbandry or Wildlife Management; safety procedures for working with wild animals; animal behavior and feeding habits; imperial Standard and Metric measurement systems. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Regularly works with animals that may cause bodily harm.
Compensation and benefits
11.46/hr
Application instructions
Resumes will be accepted with a completed application. Applications can be found at http://www.gainesville.tx.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/258