Facility
Houston Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
The Houston Zoo is offering a paid Attwater’s Prairie Chicken (APC) Seasonal Keeper position in the Bird Department. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the most endangered birds in the United States. Successful candidate will participate in rearing and releasing Attwater’s Prairie Chickens.
General Job Duties include:
• Cleaning of animal APC exhibits and holding areas
• Preparing animal diets
• Monitoring health of APC chicks.
• Keeping accurate and extensive records of chick food intake, growth, and development milestones.
• Observing and recording animal condition, behaviors, and responses
• Assist with vet care and treatments
• Prepare a season summary for the breeding and chick rearing season
Working Conditions:
This position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regularly climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and assuming awkward positions. This position includes exposure to significant levels of heat and moisture.
Schedule:
This is a full-time seasonal keeper position. We are looking for a candidate that can start work in April and work throughout the summer (until late August). Applicant must be able to work any day of the week, with 2 consecutive days off. Work times are from 7 AM until 4 PM. May be required to stay past 4 PM on occasion to assist with vet treatments.
To Apply: send resume by March 15, 2017 to Human Resources, careers@houstonzoo.org
*No phone calls*
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
Paid
Application instructions
To Apply: send resume by March 15, 2017 to Human Resources, careers@houstonzoo.org
*No phone calls*