Job Postings

Float Keeper

Facility

Safari West

Closing Date
May 25, 2021
Description

An African adventure in the heart of California wine country. The mission of Safari West is to actively promote conservation, environmental education, and share knowledge that will help each individual make personal choices in regards to the environment and conservation efforts.

Safari West is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated animal keeper to join our team as a float keeper. This is a very demanding job; we are looking for a dedicated individual who has a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and a passion for a variety of species. Ideally, the candidate hired for this position will be trained on 3 different strings containing small carnivores, hoofstock, white rhinos and birds; please view our website to familiarize yourself with our facility and the species we house. The applicant will be expected to have knowledge of or be able to efficiently learn the natural history and behavior of the animals under their care. The applicant is to be a proficient communicator, have keen observational skills, efficiently multi-task, maintain a positive attitude, and be capable of functioning in high stress situations when needed. There are numerous physical daily requirements, including, but not limited to, lifting weights of over 50 lbs and traversing uneven terrain. The applicant must be able to adhere to all safety protocols including proper lifting procedures, handling of dangerous materials, and movement around animals.
This position will have interactions with guests, interns and other staff members from various departments. The applicant will be expected to interact with others in a professional, respectful and courteous manner at all times.

Job Tasks:
Job tasks will include, but are not limited to, diligent care of collection animals, upkeep and maintenance of animal enclosures, behavioral enrichment, animal training, potentially aiding in veterinary treatment and medical procedures including the possibility of capture, restraint and transport and clear documentation of daily activities.
You will be expected to follow the assigned training, enrichment, cleaning and feeding protocols put in place by management staff. You may need to perform routine maintenance on exhibits as needed and report any severe issues to your supervisor to get them fixed in a timely manner.

Education and Pre-requisites

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in exotic animal keeping (experience with carnivores is preferred). A 4-year biology related degree is preferred, but not a necessity if the applicant has comparable experience. The applicant should be versatile, flexible, and have a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. We require a professional appearance and demeanor as well as a valid Driver’s license and clean DMV record.

Compensation and benefits

$15/hour

Application instructions

Please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and 2 references to nsmith@safariwest.com.