Biology Department Animal Caretaker

Bethel University • St. Paul, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Caretaker is responsible for caring for a variety of animals which may include rodents, fish, frogs, birds, and possibly more. The work includes feeding, cleaning, monitoring animal health, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working with a variety of animals.

Requirements

• Must be able to work most weekdays and at least one weekend day per week
• Must be able to work independently and complete assigned tasks without supervision
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Must be responsible and dependable
• Must be a current student at Bethel University
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and routinely lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use small step ladders to perform work
• Ability to work with hands in water to perform cleaning and work in aquaria
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with animals (personal, volunteer, or professional)

Responsibilities

• Caring for a variety of animals which may include rodents, fish, frogs, birds, and possibly more
• Feeding animals
• Cleaning animal enclosures
• Monitoring animal health
• Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment
• Working independently and completing assigned tasks without supervision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed