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Zoo KeeperSarasota Jungle Gardens • Sarasota, FL, US
Zoo Keeper

Zoo Keeper

Sarasota Jungle Gardens • Sarasota, FL, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$30.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Job Title:

  • Keeper Intro Department: Animal Custodial Reporting Relationship: Lead/Supervisor Work Schedule: Minimum 30-40 Hour Week Status: Hourly Salary Range: Summary of Duties: Responsible for performing day to day operations of the bio Department in qualified areas and animals.
  • This is an Animal Keeper Intro position.
  • The Keeper Intro position will perform all shows as necessary or directed that they are qualified to do.
  • The Keeper Intro is required to publicly speak.
  • The Intro Keeper will communicate with the entire animal department staff via daily logbook and report all Incidents.

Primary Duties:

  • Learn all sections and groups assigned.
  • Learn care and diets of all animals.
  • Learn training and enrichment of animals.
  • Learn department policies and procedures.
  • Record required hours of training to handle and work with animals.
  • Record in daily logs and read daily logs.
  • Learn identifications of plants and proper maintenance of plants Know Company policy and procedures(handbook) Complete and sign off on Animal Safety Training.

Secondary Duties:

  • Responsible for communicating schedule availability for the workweek.
  • Learn general maintenance of all enclosures in the Animal Department’s care.
  • Communicates to Lead/Supervisor on a daily basis.
  • Reports all incidents.
  • Cross training with other Departments.

Education, experience and specialized skills and knowledge requirements:

  • 4-year Biology or Zoology degree preferred, 1 year professional experience in Animal Entertainment Industry preferred Public speaking ability.
  • Exhibits good problem solving skills.
  • Exhibits great communication skills.
  • Must be physically able to perform above duties without any physical limitations.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

    • Skills in understanding animal behaviors and applying behavioral conditioning. Powered by JazzHR

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