Aquarium Fish LSEO

Moody Gardens, Inc.•Galveston, TX

9d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Animal Care position at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX. The role involves daily routines, maintaining animal records, assisting with treatments and movements, and ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of assigned areas. The position also requires participation in public presentations and effective communication with staff, volunteers, and guests.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience in the handling and care of animals preferred.
Must be organized, self-motivated, with a desire to see projects through to completion.
Must be able to swim and, if required in work area, be willing to obtain dive certification.
Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation.
Must have a strong desire to work with animals and provide them with the best care available.
Must have good observation skills.
Must work with other employees, volunteers and the public in a polite, patient and professional manner.
Must be willing to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Report to work location by scheduled time.
Maintain clean, professional appearance.
Perform daily routines as scheduled.
Maintain appropriate animal records.
Assist with animal treatments as directed.
Assist with animal movements as directed.
Conduct yourself in a helpful, patient manner with staff, volunteers and guests.
Participate in various public presentations, with or without animals.
Communicate problems with animals and exhibits to Senior Biologist/Curators.
Follow Moody Gardens call out procedures as well as communicating with the team when you are unable to come to work.
Observe and maintain assigned areas.
Report supply needs to Senior Biologist / Curators.