Facility
San Diego zoo Safari Park
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Assigns and supervises the work of Wildlife Care Specialist personnel
Responsible for the feeding and general care and welfare of assigned habitat wildlife
Administers prescribed medication and nutritional supplements
Keeps feeding records
Observes assigned wildlife
Reports abnormal conditions to superiors
Cleans habitat areas, pools, wildlife sleeping areas and service areas
Cleans and disinfects utensils, work tools and containers
Maintains health and behavior records on assigned wildlife
Answers questions from the public concerning habitat wildlife
Provides habitat security
Participates in capturing, incapacitating and moving habitat wildlife
Assists medical staff in treating wildlife
Performs minor or routine maintenance on habitat enclosures
Reports the need for major maintenance and repairs
Operates a variety of light and medium equipment
Performs minor or routine maintenance on habitat enclosures
Reports maintenance needs
Operates a variety of light and medium equipment
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
JOB EXPERIENCE
Education, training, and/or experience which would clearly demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined. And
Several years of experience as a Wildlife Care Specialist in a comparable zoological garden.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Wildlife behaviors
Animal biology; zoology
Care, feeding and handling of wildlife
Safety practices around wildlife
Techniques for restraining or capturing wildlife
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s policies, procedures and regulations
Effective leadership practices
Operate a motor vehicle, when required
Communicate and work effectively with others
Work in a diverse team environment and motivate others
Multi-task and prioritize
Understand and follow directions effectively
Deal tactfully and courteously with others
Competently perform the representative duties outlined above
Perform each essential job function at a high level
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Location: Escondido, CA
Position Type: Full-Time Hourly Non-Exempt Union Position – If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the Union
Hourly Rate: $29.68
THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS AN EEO/AA/DISABILITY/PROTECTED VETERAN EMPLOYER
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our employees, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
SDZWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SDZWA will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
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