Facility
Little Rock Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
OBJECTIVE:
To perform various duties required to maintain a clean and healthy environment for elephants and other animals as assigned at the Little Rock Zoo.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Observes elephants and other animals in assigned areas for injuries or symptoms of disease, and changes in behavior; reports changes and problems to supervisor; recommends changes to assist animals’ psychological and physiological wellbeing; implements approved changes. Prepares food and feeds elephants and other assigned animals according to established diets and assigned schedule; researches, recommends and implements approved diet changes. Maintains detailed narratives and charts of animal observations, care, and handling. Prepares animals for transport, examination or medical treatment. Administers prescribed medication to elephants and other assigned animals by mixing with food or by injection as required; assists veterinarian in administration of medication or treatment of animals. Completes daily worksheets listing amount of food eaten, medications administered, changes in animal behavior, symptoms of disease or other indications of needs for special attention, and any repair or maintenance required for enclosures. Unloads and stores shipments of food and supplies; notifies supervisor of supplies needed. Cleans elephant and other animal enclosures using water hose and hand tools. Operates motorized vehicle to transport animals or pick up supplies. Provides special handling or training for specific animals as required. Answers questions and provides information to Zoo visitors regarding animal diets, handling, and habitat; educates visitors regarding harassing or feeding animals. Serves as backup to Animal Keepers in assigned areas. Reviews available material and completes animal surveys for other zoos by providing detailed narratives and charts on behavior, diet, and zoo habitat. Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
Education and Pre-requisites
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school and two (2) years of experience in the care of elephants and hoofstock. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Must be able to work afternoons, weekends and holidays as needed.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: A valid Arkansas Class D NonCommercial Drivers License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
Compensation and benefits
HIRING/ENTRY SALARY: $27,630-$33,156
Application instructions
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
ONLY online applications accepted. Apply at www.lrjobs.net
Application and supplemental questions required by closing date.
Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.