Facility
TGR Exotics Wildlife Park- Spring,TX
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Looking for an enthusiastic professional with multitasking abilities and wants to jump in, work hard and contribute as a team member.
Primate, Cat and Black Bear Experience a plus!
•Day-to-day husbandry including: preparing diets for animals, feed and water animals, clean, sanitize, maintain and repair animal quarters as required; shovel, rake, hose, sweep, dust, and mop floors.
•Cross-training all areas of zoo
•Maintain adequate records on daily activities, observe animal behavior; reporting animal behavior.
•Participate in behavioral management programs and enrichment for animal collection
•Routine animal handling.
•Routine animal health care.
•Properly maintain exhibits, animal facilities, and equipment as trained for position.
•Properly maintain mechanical equipment as trained for position.
Education and Pre-requisites
B.S. Biology/Zoology/Animal Science Degree and at least two (2) years of animal care and handling experience (Zoo or Wildlife Park with land mammals) or 2 years of PAID Zoo/Wildlife Park internships related to position with good references, excluding personal pets.
Must be 19 years of age or older.
•Valid driver license with good driving record.
•Work independently as well as collaboratively with a team on daily routines and park projects.
•Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
•Have proficiently in performing assigned duties.
•Time management in a high paced environment.
•Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, kneel, bend, crouch, squat, and stand for extended periods of time.
•Ability to work flexible schedule that includes weekends and holiday.
•Able to work as a team with other staff members.
•Able to work effectively in all conditions (i.e. TEXAS heat/humidity, rain, snow-rarely)
**WE REQUIRE A 2 DAY WORKING INTERVIEW. THIS WOULD BE AT YOUR EXPENSE.
Compensation and benefits
Salary: Negotiable
Some benefits available
Application instructions
Please email resume and references to:
mail@tgrexotics.com
**WE REQUIRE A 2 DAY WORKING INTERVIEW. THIS WOULD BE AT YOUR EXPENSE.