Facility
Hemker Park & Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
• Performing day to day operations for zoo animals
• Cleaning, feeding and maintaining animal areas in a timely manner
• Report to manager on changes or abnormal behaviors of animals
• Cleaning, raking, both inside and outside animal areas
• Help with animal feeding and encounters during open season
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complying with all Hemker Park & Zoo policies and procedures
• Participating in team-oriented zoo projects as needed.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials
• Relating positively with diverse groups of people (guests, staff and volunteers).
PHYSICAL AND ENIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to be available for shifts on a flexible schedule that may be long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Ability to read, speak and write English in order to fulfill job functions in an understandable way.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to complete tasks outdoors in all weather conditions and in a physically demanding environment.
Education and Pre-requisites
College degree in biology, zoology, or related field
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Email Resume with 2 reference letters to info@hemkerzoo.com