Facility

San Diego Zoo

Closing Date

Description

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Wildlife Care Specialist will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by overseeing all aspects of the safe care and handling of an assigned wildlife collection. This position reports to the Lead or Supervisor.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Prepares food and water for wildlife
Loads and unloads food from trucks
Feeds wildlife
Administers prescribed medication and keeps feeding records
Observes assigned wildlife
Reports abnormal conditions to superiors
Cleans habitat areas, pools, wildlife sleeping areas and service areas
Cleans and disinfects utensils, work tools and containers
Provides species-appropriate enrichment to assigned wildlife
Maintains appropriate health and behavior records on assigned wildlife
Responds to questions from the public concerning habitats
Provides habitat security
Participates in capturing, incapacitating and moving wildlife
Participates in and supports wildlife training programs
Assists medical staff in treating wildlife
Performs minor or routine maintenance on habitat enclosures
Reports maintenance needs
Operates a variety of light and medium equipment

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Applicants must have aviculture experience. Knowledge of artificial incubation and hand rearing of baby birds is desirable. Must be able to safely manage the daily care of non-domesticated wildlife representing multiple dangerous species. This requires the knowledge of and ability to follow SOPs in each wildlife area. Applicants must be available to work any of the seven days of the week, mornings or evenings, including holidays.

JOB EXPERIENCE
1 – 2 years of work experience in a Zoo or similar environment where appropriate knowledge and skills in wildlife care could be acquired

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Animal Science, Animal Management, or other related field preferred
Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Wildlife behavior
Wildlife biology and zoology
Care, feeding and handling of wild wildlife
Safety practices around wild wildlife
Techniques for restraining or capturing wild wildlife
Public Speaking
Deal tactfully and courteously with others
Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and regulations
Competently perform the essential functions outlined above

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: Temporary Seasonal Union Full -Time Hourly Non-Exempt Position – If selected, you will be responsible for union initiation fees and monthly dues
Hourly Rate: $23.57 and SDZWA is pleased to offer a $1200 signing bonus for all new employees hired through April of 2022.

Education and Pre-requisites

Not specified.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Apply directly through SDZWA Career page:

https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sdzwa/Posting/View/7137