Facility
Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain, 708 County Road 345, Attalla, Alabama 35954
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
This is mainly Predator Keeper Position (keeper will need to learn equine, farmyard and hoof stock Husbandry also), is a full-time, year round position that will assist in caring for over 175 animals the preserve is home to. This position will be trained in all areas of preserve animal care and husbandry with a strong emphasis on predator care and will work directly with many different kinds of animals through secondary contact.
Two years full-time, paid experience in the care of predators and other wild animals. Should be out going and personable with some experience working with the public. Internships/ College courses and/or degree in field not accepted as experience. Please do not submit resume if you do not have 3 years paid experience. Knowledge of: animal behavior and care; feeding and handling (including manual restraint) of domestic and non domestic varieties of animals; Building, maintenance and repair of zoo facilities, grounds and equipment; elementary animal first aid; common varieties of wild and domestic animals found in zoo environments; record keeping. Ability to: perform routine zoo keeping and other maintenance work which may require manual work requiring physical strength, ability and stamina; withstand unpleasant working conditions associated with the care, feeding and handling of animals and the cleaning of living areas of animals; must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions including food preparation formulas, feeding schedules and medical treatments/prescriptions; understand and apply safety precautions pertaining to the feeding and handling of exotic animals and carnivores; deal tactfully and effectively with the general public, supervisors and co-workers; Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Education and Pre-requisites
Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must possess and retain a valid Driver’s License as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends and holidays as needed; must be willing and able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and sometimes unpleasant environmental conditions.
Compensation and benefits
Salary depends on experience, paid sick days and vacation after 1 year.
Application instructions
please send cover letter & resume to untamedemployment@gmail.com, additional application will need to be filled out.