Keeper 1 - Mammals 1

The CALDWELL ZOO•Tyler, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides daily husbandry and maintenance of African elephant, black rhino, Giraffe, Cheetah, Bison, white-tail deer by performing various duties related to animal care and visitor interaction.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports.
Ability to speak effectively to visitors or employees of the zoo.
Ability to solve common sense understanding to carry out instructions and/or effectively and safely apply animal and zoo operation knowledge to new changing situations.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear and taste or smell.
Capable of moving quickly.
Good hearing and vision are necessary.
Occasionally required to stack hay bales weighing in excess of 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) or equivalent from four-year college or university in Biology or Animal Science related field preferred.
1 year experience and/or training, or Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Cleans and disinfects animal enclosures and associated equipment and tools daily to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
Checks exhibits and animal enclosures daily for cleanliness, safety, and structural soundness, taking appropriate action to address any issues.
Maintains records of behavioral observations, veterinary treatments, diets, and animal transfers.
Carries out veterinary treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Participates in behavioral enrichment activities, training, conditioning, capture, and restraint procedures.
Recognizes proper animal diets and identifies abnormalities in diets and feeding habits.
Responds to visitor questions about animals and zoo operations in a helpful, friendly, courteous, and informative manner.
Follows all safety policies and rules.
Assists in training new keepers.