Facility
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, Arkansas
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To perform various duties required to maintain a clean and healthy environment for primates and great apes and other animals as assigned at the Little Rock Zoo.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Observes primates, great apes and other animals in assigned areas for injuries or symptoms of disease, and changes in behavior; reports changes and problems to supervisor; recommends changes to assist animals’ psychological and physiological well-being;implements approved changes. Prepares food and feeds primates and great apes according to established diets andassigned schedule; researches, recommends and implements approved diet changes. Maintains detailed narratives and charts of animal observations, care, and handling. Captures and restrains animals for transport, examination or medical treatment. Prepares and maintains a list of animals in assigned area requiring routine veterinary care; notifies supervisors of animals requiring emergency attention. Administers prescribed medication to primates and great apes and other assigned animals by mixing with food or by injection as required; assists veterinarian in administration of medication or treatment of animals. Completes daily worksheets listing amount of food eaten, training performed and enrichment supplied, medications administered, changes in animal behavior, symptoms of disease or other indications of needs for special attention, and any repair or maintenance required for enclosures. Maintains Plant life in displays and enclosures by watering and fertilizing as necessary; sprays or spreads approved chemicals to exterminate pests,diseases or unwanted plants. Unloads and stores shipments of food and supplies; notifies supervisor of supplies needed. Cleans cages and enclosures using water hose and hand tools. Provides special handling or training for specific animals as required. Recommends animals to be acquired or transferred; recommends repairs and special projects. Answers questions and provides information to Zoo visitors regarding animal diets, handling, and habitat; educates visitors regarding harassing or feeding animals. Serves as backup to Animal Keepers in assigned areas. Operates a motorized vehicle to transport animals or pick up supplies.
Education and Pre-requisites
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired throughcompletion of high school and two (2) years of experience in the care of great apes, primates, or other exotic animals in a controlled environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Class D Non-
Commercial Drivers License before employment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation and benefits
HIRING/ENTRY SALARY: $8.00 – $10.00
Application instructions
CLOSING DATE:Continuous
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
*Applications will be continuously accepted until this position is filled. The City of Little Rock reserves the right to close this position without notice.*
ONLY On-Line Applications Accepted.
Application and Supplemental Questions required by closing date.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.lrjobs.net