Facility

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Closing Date

Description

This position is responsible for daily operation and maintenance of life support components and systems and for aquatic animal collections. This position will regularly interact with Zoo guests to answer questions, provide animal information, and ensure an excellent guest experience.

Essential Functions:
-Collects data and completes water chemistry analysis for all marine support systems in accordance with established timelines and procedures. Provides data interpretation of all water chemistry.
-Conducts daily rounds of all filtration areas to inspect pumps, motors, generators, chillers, air handlers and other filtration equipment.
-Performs regular preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair to analytical instrumentation, probes and to mechanical equipment.
-Provides animal husbandry in accordance with established protocols and medical concerns. Maintains adequate stock of all section supplies, and reports low inventory levels to supervisor in a timely manner.
-Reports any animal health or husbandry concerns to Curator and Vet staff. Proactively engages in common Water quality and Aquatic husbandry and health practices
-Provides training in accordance with current FCZ training practices and protocols. Communicates challenges or deficiency in the program to curator.
-Prepares and administers appropriate daily diets at designated times
Implements effective behavioral enrichment for selected animals and establishes a thorough written routine for assigned section.
-Actively observes animals’ behavior, checking for any signs of illness or disorder; reports irregularities and abnormal behavior to supervisor.
-Maintains accurate feeding, health, and welfare records of assigned animals.
-Exercise good judgement when making decisions that affect our collection.
-Performs special assignments and projects as requested, and assists with other shifts as needed.

Education and Pre-requisites

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science, Zoology or other applicable field preferred.
-Minimum one (1) year related experience in a zoological or wildlife facility.
-Twelve units of accredited college or university level course work in animal science, zoology, biology, wildlife management, or related field may be substituted for six (6) months experience.
-Strong verbal and written English skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Bilingual skills a plus.
-Valid California driver’s license and good driving record, preferred.
-Ability to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation and benefits

Wage: TBD

Application instructions

Interested Applicants should apply online: www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/careers