Seasonal - Zoo Keeper

Minot Park District • Minot, ND

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Roosevelt Park Zoo is currently seeking qualified applicants for a seasonal zookeeper position. This is an internal candidate job opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in diverse and variable weather conditions
• Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor including the ability to lift 75 lbs., stoop, bend, and move quickly.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively in a team environment, equally with guests, staff, and volunteers.
• Requires the ability to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Seasonal zookeeper will be 30 hrs per week
• Applicants must have a valid driver license
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check
• Must be able to pass annual TB tests

Responsibilities

• Observes animals in assigned areas for injuries or symptoms of disease, and changes in behavior; reports changes and problems to supervisor; recommends changes to assist animals' psychological and physiological well-being; implements approved changes.
• Prepares food and feeds according to established diets and assigned schedule; researches, recommends and implements approved diet changes.
• Maintains detailed narratives and charts of animal observations, care, and handling.
• Captures and restrains animals for transport, examination or medical treatment.
• Administers prescribed medication to assigned animals by mixing with food or as required; assists veterinarian in administration of medication or treatment of animals.
• Completes daily worksheets listing amount of food eaten, medications administered, changes in animal behavior, and symptoms of disease or other indications of needs for special attention, and any repair or maintenance required for enclosures.
• Unloads and stores shipments of food and supplies; notifies supervisor of supplies needed.
• Cleans animal cages and enclosures using water hose, high pressure steam, and hand tools.
• Monitors and reports water quality of pools.
• Performs a variety of general grounds keeping duties and assists in maintaining the Zoo’s facilities.
• Coordinates and documents enrichment.
• Interacts with and provides information to zoo visitors; may conduct zoo tours as required.
• Participates in the Zoo’s animal outreach activities.

What This Job Offers

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