Facility
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in working with gorillas.
Definition:
Responsible for the daily care of primarily animals within assigned team as well as all other animals within the region; tests water quality and monitors life support systems and all region exhibit and grounds maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal science, biology or relevant field required. Fours years of relevant zoo keeping experience may be substituted for degree.
• Experience in zoo keeping (6 months to one year), or approved equivalent required.
• Minimum six months animal husbandry experience working with primates, reptiles, carnivores, herbivores and birds preferred.
• Ability to successfully perform zookeeper duties within a diverse animal collection preferred.
• C.P.R./First Aid certification required.
• Experience in the maintenance of aquariums, aquatic life support systems, and use of water quality testing equipment preferred.
• S.C.U.B.A. certification required (if assigned duties include diving).
• Ability to pass Dive Program annual swim test required (if assigned duties include diving).
• Ability to pass Dive Program physical exam required (if assigned duties include diving).
• Remain current and follows all diving related institutional safety protocols as assigned.
• Ability to develop and deliver informational presentations to small, medium or large groups required.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work required.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost-effective manner and without direct supervision required.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Zoo team members and contacts regarding company business required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays required.
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
• Possession of a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record required, as well as ability to operate standard shift vehicles required.
• Proof of negative TB screening prior to placement and annually thereafter required.
• Ability to adhere to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s drug-free workplace policy including but not limited to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and follow-up treatment required.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check annually required.
Education and Pre-requisites
• Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal science, biology or relevant field required. Fours years of relevant zoo keeping experience may be substituted for degree.
• Experience in zoo keeping (6 months to one year), or approved equivalent required.
• Minimum six months animal husbandry experience working with primates, reptiles, carnivores, herbivores and birds preferred.
• Ability to successfully perform zookeeper duties within a diverse animal collection preferred.
• C.P.R./First Aid certification required.
• Experience in the maintenance of aquariums, aquatic life support systems, and use of water quality testing equipment preferred.
• S.C.U.B.A. certification required (if assigned duties include diving).
• Ability to pass Dive Program annual swim test required (if assigned duties include diving).
• Ability to pass Dive Program physical exam required (if assigned duties include diving).
• Remain current and follows all diving related institutional safety protocols as assigned.
• Ability to develop and deliver informational presentations to small, medium or large groups required.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work required.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost-effective manner and without direct supervision required.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Zoo team members and contacts regarding company business required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays required.
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
• Possession of a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record required, as well as ability to operate standard shift vehicles required.
• Proof of negative TB screening prior to placement and annually thereafter required.
• Ability to adhere to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s drug-free workplace policy including but not limited to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and follow-up treatment required.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check annually required
Compensation and benefits
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a dynamic organization and collaborative environment that offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and OPERS retirement.
Application instructions
Please apply on-line at https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=14984751&t=1
Or send resume to:
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Attn: HR Department
PO Box 400