Zoo Keeper

Overview

Job Title:

Keeper Intro

Department:
Animal Custodial

Reporting Relationship:
Lead/Supervisor

Work Schedule:

Minimum 30-40 Hour Week

Status:
Hourly

Salary Range:

Summary of Duties:
Responsible for performing day to day operations of the bio Department in qualified areas and animals. This is an Animal Keeper Intro position. The Keeper Intro position will perform all shows as necessary or directed that they are qualified to do. The Keeper Intro is required to publicly speak. The Intro Keeper will communicate with the entire animal department staff via daily logbook and report all incidents.

• Learn all sections and groups assigned.
• Learn care and diets of all animals.
• Learn training and enrichment of animals.
• Learn department policies and procedures.
• Record required hours of training to handle and work with animals.
• Record in daily logs and read daily logs.
• Learn identifications of plants and proper maintenance of plants.
• Know Company policy and procedures(handbook).
• Complete and sign off on Animal Safety Training.

• Responsible for communicating schedule availability for the workweek.
• Learn general maintenance of all enclosures in the Animal Department’s care.
• Communicates to Lead/Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Reports all incidents.
• Cross training with other Departments.

• 4-year Biology or Zoology degree preferred, 1 year professional experience in Animal Entertainment Industry preferred.
• Public speaking ability. Exhibits good problem solving skills. Exhibits great communication skills. Must be physically able to perform above duties without any physical limitations. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Skills in understanding animal behaviors and applying behavioral conditioning.