Facility
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The position performs work involving the care and feeding of zoo, domestic farm, and/or non-domestic animals and maintenance of cages, enclosures, grounds and service areas; working with animals under all types of climatic conditions to prepare them for presentations, capture and restraint, basic husbandry, and behavioral enrichment. In addition, responding to general questions from the public regarding non-domestic and/or domestic animals.
Hours are not guaranteed. Schedules can vary between 8-24 hours per week or be on an “on call” basis depending on knowledge, training, and experience with specific animal routines. These positions will be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, during all climactic conditions as assigned and must have the ability to enter animal areas and perform physical work (including lifting objects up to 50 lbs.).
Education and Pre-requisites
Minimum Qualifications;
Education: Completion of high school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: One (1) year (equivalent to 2,080 hours) of experience in the care of non-domestic animals.
Acceptable Substitutions: College coursework in zoology, biology, or related field can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. One (1) year of coursework is equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.
Licenses: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year.
Pursuant to the City’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San Jose is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.
Compensation and benefits
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. This position is covered under the Living Wage Policy with a current hourly rate of $25.31. The Living Wage rate consists of a base amount and an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing compensation pay.
Application instructions
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