Facility
Santa’s Village
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Santa’s Village Azoosment Park is full of opportunities for people who have a lot to offer. It takes a special kind of person to work at SVAP. An individual who knows how to be part of a team. Someone with a sense of fun who’s serious about their work. A person who knows it doesn’t take magic to put a smile on a guest’s face… it takes hard work, dedication, knowledge and just the right amount of Azoosment attitude. Whether you’re serving food, working in an office, maintaining equipment, performing in costume or operating a ride, you won’t just be “doing a job.” You’ll be creating memories for our guests that will last a lifetime. Are YOU that kind of person?
Job Description:
As a member of our year round zoo staff you are responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of our zoo and park. Santa’s Village AZoosment Park is home to hundreds of animals including goats, cows, horses, farm birds, birds of prey, reptiles, and exotic mammals. As a Zoo Operations Assistant Manager you are responsible for the daily care, feeding, cleaning and handling of all our domestic and exotic animals. Become a Zoo Operations Assistant Manager that makes a difference in our animal’s lives – If this is you we encourage you to apply today.
Zoo Operations Assistant Manager at SVAP is responsible for:
• Carries out all aspects of daily care to animals and their habitats. Including, but not limited to cleaning, feeding, watering, securing, exhibit maintenance, and general appearance of zoo facilities.
• Monitors health of animals on a daily basis by observing eating habits, general activity, behavior and appearance, interaction with others, etc.
• Administers prescribed medications, supplements, or treatments under the guidance of the veterinary and executive staff.
• Monitors and reports animal health and behavioral issues to executive staff
• Maintains clean, safe and organized exhibits, holding areas, service areas and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains animal exhibits including use of chemical agents and special tools which are used to ensure the health and safety of the animals as well as the proper presentation to the public.
• Maintains animal exhibits for all species.
• Oversees delivery of educational programs and/ or other public interactions. Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups, and displays excellent customer service skills.
• Prepares and distributes animal diets and adjusts as needed.
• Will oversee work activities and/or provide training for interns, seasonal staff, or volunteers.
• Designs, executes, and distributes a variety of enrichment on a daily basis to the zoo animals.
• Able to understand and carry out a variety of specific care instructions particular to each animal.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Maintains accurate heath/diet records and more.
• Identifies potential maintenance or safety issues and reports them to a supervisor.
• Adheres to established animal handling and related safety guidelines. Leads established animal escape drills and procedures. Under supervision, captures, restrains, and transports animals
• Exhibits good teamwork and communication skills both within the home team and when working with other teams and departments
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications:
To perform the role of Zoo Operations Assistant Manager successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with multiple species, performing animal care activities in a small park or zoo environment is mandatory or a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of general husbandry practices and methods is mandatory.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and natural history; common environmental enrichment and animal training practices; biology and related subjects are mandatory.
• Knowledge of animal behavior as an indication of general health, reproductive potential and wellbeing is mandatory.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards involved and the safe work practices to employ while in proximity of potentially dangerous animals.
• Should have knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment used in cleaning operations.
• Ability to keep comprehensive and accurate records according to established procedures.
• Ability to both give and follow oral and written directions effectively.
• Ability to organize tasks and time to ensure timely completion of all projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in any of the assigned animal areas fulfilling all requirements of the title.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing animal behavior problems or emergency situations, and to respond with appropriate action.
• Experienced with and comfortable around potentially dangerous and unpredictable animal species.
• Ability to interact courteously, respectfully and productively with supervisors, fellow employees, volunteers, zoo visitors and general public.
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the Zoo Operations Assistant Manager.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to regularly perform a variety of physical tasks that include but are not limited to climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, crawling
• Physical strength, including ability to frequently move up to fifty (50) pounds. Tasks may include heavy manual and skilled work such as moving and manipulating heavy food items, hoses, bales of hay, equipment and crated animals.
• Ability to work in small, confined spaces
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to wear requisite Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that may include rubber/latex gloves, steel-toed boots/shoes, face shields, eye goggles, etc.
• No allergy related to plants or animals that may interfere with the ability to work
• No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch balance and ability of movement that might interfere with ability to work
• Ability to maintain immune response to exposure to infectious and parasitic diseases
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of the Zoo Operations Assistant Manager.
• While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), occasionally exposed to extreme cold (non-weather).
• While performing this job, the possibility of coming in contact with human/non-human bodily fluids is highly likely. Ex: feces, vomit, blood, etc.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Apply Online at www.santasvillagedundee.com