Husbandry Assistant (LTE) - NEW Zoo

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Cleans and sanitizes animal exhibits, prepares diets

for a wide variety of species, monitors feed inventories, maintains

clean and orderly kitchen, feed storage areas, and animal hospital

facilities. This position will also provide opportunities for learning

husbandry techniques and gaining animal handling experience. This is an

LTE position which means there are no benefits given with the role.

Essential Duties Prepares zoo diets for zoological specimens. Inspects

and cleans food storage, food preparation area, and animal exhibits to

insure safe and sanitary conditions for both public and collection

specimens. Maintains records and observations on collection and reports

routinely to manager on status of individual animals. Performs general

and preventative maintenance work on zoo grounds and facilities to

include landscaping, cleaning, mowing, painting, and minor construction.

Assists in training and direction of assigned volunteers. Assists in

enforcement of park ordinances and public safety. Performs related

functions as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimal working knowledge of building and grounds maintenance. Minimal

working knowledge of animal husbandry. Minimal knowledge of

horticultural and landscaping methods. Knowledge of and ability to

utilize a computer and the require software (ZIMS, ISIS programs).

Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to operate trucks and

power equipment. Ability to follow detailed instructions. Ability to

communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to answer

inquiries and complaints effectively with tact and courtesy. Ability to

maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Ability to work with all species in the zoo collection. Ability to use a

firearm and tranquilizer gun. Ability to work the required hours of the

position. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty