Facility

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Closing Date

Description

A Zoo Keeper performs work involving the care of zoo animals and maintenance of cages, enclosures, grounds and service areas. The incumbent prepares diets for the animal collection; performs maintenance tasks for animal enclosures, holding and service areas; works with animal collection in preparation for presentations, capture and restraint, basic husbandry, and behavioral enrichment; and responds to general questions from the public regarding zoo animals. The work schedule includes weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned. There is one part-time position vacancy being recruited for at this time, however, all candidates interested in employment in this classification are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration, as additional full-time opportunities may utilize the applicants from this recruitment at a later date.

Education and Pre-requisites

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to the following:

1. Education: Completion of high school or equivalent General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

2. Experience: One year of experience in the care of non-domestic animals.

3. Acceptable Substitutions: Successful completion of one year of course work from an accredited college or university in Biology, Zoology, Zoo Keeping, Animal Training and Management or closely related field can be substituted for the required one year of experience.

4. Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a Valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Compensation and benefits

Job Title:
Zoo Keeper (PT) – Happy Hollow Zoo
Salary: $15.96 hourly
Part-Time
Close Date: 04/06/2014

Application instructions

To be considered for this vacancy, candidates must answer all job specific questions and complete all sections in the on-line application (including education and work experience); otherwise, applications will be deemed incomplete.

For a complete description of the position and the ability to apply online please visit:

https://cityjobs.sanjoseca.gov/psc/prod/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL