Facility

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

Closing Date

Description

Open Positions: (1) Birds Department; (3) KidZoo & Aquarium Department:

General Summary: The Animal Technician performs animal husbandry which includes feeding animals and cleaning animal facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Knowledge of animal care and basic husbandry skills
-Knowledge of techniques to work with dangerous wild and exotic animals in a
controlled environment
-Ability to explicitly follow instructions.
-Ability to recognize abnormal behavior / physical condition of animals.
-Ability to work with minimal supervision
-Ability to work in close proximity to dangerous animals.
-Ability to work outdoors in hot or inclement weather
-Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management,
other employees, volunteers, and zoo guests.

Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties:
-Feeds and handles animals and cleans the exhibits.
-Assures security.
-Recognizes and reports abnormal behavior or physical condition of animals.
-Unloads feed trucks.
-Keeps grounds free of litter.
-Interacts with public.
-Performs oral and written reports.
-Provides enrichment and maintains exhibit furniture.

Secondary Job Duties
-Assists veterinarians.
-Performs public relation duties.

Education and Pre-requisites

Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

License(s) Required: Valid LA driver’s license in good standing. Must be able to obtain a LA driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 1 year experience in animal care. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Compensation and benefits

Pay Rate: $12.00 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Application instructions

Please complete an application on the agency career site: https://www.brec.org/index.cfm/page/Careers

Please reach out to the Zoo Administration Office if you have any questions:
(225) 775-3877

Agency
BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge
Address
6201 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70806
Phone: (225) 273-6430
Website: http://www.brec.org