Rainforest Staff

Moody Gardens, Inc. • Galveston, TX

12d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This job consists of daily care and proper upkeep of animals and their facilities. We are looking for candidates who may have experience in multi-taxa/multi-species animal care, with emphasis on herps, freshwater aquatics, and terrestrial invertebrates, with the ability and desire to cross-train on taxa such as birds and small mammals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be reliable and responsible
• Must be organized, self-motivated, with a desire to see projects through to completion
• Must have a strong desire to work with animals and provide them with the best care available
• Must be observant and able to work with other employees, volunteers and the public in a polite, patient manner
• Available for overtime, both non-emergency and emergency situations
• Subject to the possibility of bites, stings, and other work-related biological risks
• Work in water, both man-made and natural, with temperatures ranging from 45 to 100°
• Heavy lifting (greater than 50 pounds on occasion), walking, and working within a wet environment
• Outdoor work on occasion, under a variety of conditions: cold weather, hot weather, rain, mud, ocean environments, and dry land
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the handling and care of animals is preferred
• S.C.U.B.A. certification preferred, must be a swimmer, and willing to take S.C.U.B.A. certification if required in the work area

Responsibilities

• Professional Animal Care
• Report to the work location by the scheduled time
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance
• Perform daily routines as scheduled
• Maintain appropriate animal records
• Assist with animal treatments as directed
• Assist with animal movements as directed
• Communication
• 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 Assistant Curators
• Facility Maintenance
• Observe and maintain assigned areas
• Report supply needs to Assistant Curators
• Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED