Hoofstock Keeper/Education Swing
Frank Buck Zoo - Gainesville, TX
Posted: 04/19/2010
Application Deadline: 05/11/2010
Description
Gainesville is a
historic, rural community close to the TX-OK border. It is 25 miles north of
Denton, home to two universities. The Frank Buck Zoo is 13 acres. The zoo is
very family and community-oriented holding several family friendly community
events each year.
Responsibilities
A person in this position will be responsible for the
day-to-day husbandry of axis deer, aoudad, bison, turkey, pheasants, goats,
elk, and potbellied pigs, including: feeding, cleaning, exhibit maintenance,
daily training and behavioral enrichment sessions, grounds maintenance
surrounding exhibits, keeper presentations and other interactions with the public
three days a week. This person will also be cross-trained to close and cover
North American Central area which includes: bears, bobcats, coyotes, raccoon,
birds of prey, cotton tails rabbits, and skunk. This person may be asked to
assist with public giraffe feeding or assist in another areas animal training
program. This person will also act as the
swing keeper two days a week to cover both care of the Education animal
collection which includes: birds of prey, hedgehogs, tenrecs, parrot, reptiles
and arthropods and scheduled programs.
Requirements
Candidates for this position must have initiative, work well
independently as well as with a team, possess excellent time management skills,
be detail-oriented, have charisma, customer service and polished interpretive
skills, possess the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Must
have a degree in one of the life sciences and/or the right combination of paid
exotic animal experience. Previous hoof stock experience preferred. Bilingual
preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Compensation
Starting $11.01 per hour. Salary range is from $20,951 to
$35,906 annually and includes a benefits package.
How to apply
Download an application from the City of Gainesville website http://www.gainesville.tx.us/, go to Divisions and scroll down to Human Resources and click, click on Application Process to download an application. Send to:
City of
Gainesville Human Resources Dept.,
200 South Rusk, Gainesville, TX 76240