Facility
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Cleveland Metroparks is seeking applicants for several Animal Keeper vacancies. Depending on the position, the incumbent may be placed in an area that contains: elephants, large carnivores, hoofstock, primates, aquatic species, macropods, pinnipeds, and birds.
Details of the animals in the Zoo’s exhibits are available online at www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo
POSITION FUNCTIONS:
• Provides food, water, medications and supplements as indicated by schedules, prescriptions, or diet boards
• Completes and reviews daily activity reports
• Cleans, maintains and disinfects animal exhibits
• Observes animals daily and reports behavior, appearance, unique characteristics and fecal conditions
• Trains assigned animals for husbandry purposes
• Performs proper restraint techniques for crating, transferring and veterinary procedures
• Provides continual environmental enrichment by approved methods
• Participates in ex situ and/or in situ conservation and/or research initiatives
• Demonstrates initiative, dependability, resourcefulness, good judgment, a positive attitude, common sense and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned
Education and Pre-requisites
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in animal sciences or related field preferred
• Two years full-time experience with captive exotic animals; six months if possess a bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated education, training and experience supporting the functions above
• Demonstrated ability to work in hot or cold weather, dusty, wet, and odorous conditions
• Must be able to maneuver 75 pounds
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Must be non-smoker/tobacco user
Candidates will need to be skilled in dealing with and have a strong working knowledge of a very diverse taxa of animals. Candidates also need great attention to detail, proactive communication style, and be cooperative with taking work direction from supervisory and non-supervisory staff.
Compensation and benefits
STARTING WAGE: $22.52 per hour with a.50 cent increase every six months until achieving the union base rate of $24.02 per hour
HOURS: Ten hour shifts, four days a week. Days off will be based on assigned location and may vary.
DATE POSTED: 7/18/2014
FILING DEADLINE: 7/31/2014
Application instructions
TO APPLY: Your cover letter must clearly explain how your skills and experience align with the above job qualifications.
E-mail résumé referencing job #14900 to:
resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com
Cleveland Metroparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and talented workforce.