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Animal Keeper - Night Hunters
Cincinnati, OH
Job Description
Description: This is a full-time (40 hours per week with benefits) Union keeper position, which is subject to the successful completion of a probationary (or trial period) and the deduction of union dues. Regular off-days will be determined upon hire but will fall between Tuesday thru Thursday.
Summary: This position encompasses skilled professional and technical work in the routine daily care of assigned animals, enclosures, and related facilities in Night Hunters. Night Hunters offers a diverse collection of animals including Malayan tiger, cougar, snow leopards, various small carnivores as well as pottos, aardvark, vampire bats, Indian flying fox and three-banded armadillo. Duties may include related tasks and/or unrelated duties as assigned.
Duties include:
- Clean animal displays, holding areas, service areas, public sections and grounds
- Complete inspection of all enclosures to ensure the safety of the animals
- Identify maintenance issues and correct or repair each as required, reporting non-correctable maintenance issues, including potential safety hazards, to the Team Leader and/or Zoological Manager/Curator
- Observe general animal health and behavior, on a daily basis, and report any abnormal circumstances to a supervisor
- Maintain records of health, behavior, enrichment, operant conditioning and visitor engagement
- Prepare and follow prescribed diets and feeding procedures for the animal collection
- Perform operant conditioning and enrichment programs in assigned areas
- Assist in the training, supervision, evaluation of volunteers, interns, and vocational students, as needed
- Assist animal health and curatorial staff with animal handling, capture, restraint, transport and medication administration
- Develop and support visitor engagement programs
- Interact with the public and Zoo staff in a professional and courteous manner
- Make decisions consistent with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden policies and procedures when required
- Perform daily duties in all sections of assigned department as required
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Demonstration of excellent communication and problem-solving skills, while applying good judgment, to deliver animal care and guest experiences that meet the highest standards
- Demonstration of knowledge and successful experience in animal husbandry, operant conditioning, and understanding of modern zoological practices
- The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers (including staff, interns, students and volunteers)
- Exhibiting tolerance, trustworthiness, and accountability
- Consistently work in a problem-solving capacity within the department (planning ahead, communicate effectively, support team initiatives)
- Proven team player with the ability to work independently.
- Exhibiting reliability and adaptability
- A degree in the biological sciences or related field, desirable
- 3 years of keeper experience in an AZA institution preferred, with at least 1 year experience with carnivores
- Experience with big cats and small carnivores preferred
***Equivalent combinations of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered***
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance and grasp objects. Some surfaces may be wet, sick and/or uneven. In addition, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; Must be able to lift & move 50 pounds without mechanical assistance; possess a valid driver's license (and insurable to drive a Zoo vehicle).
Position Details: This is a full-time, overtime-exempt, and eligible for the Zoo's benefit programs for non-union employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including affordable medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k) plan with company match; flexible spending accounts; generous paid time off banks; company-paid disability & life insurance; park discounts and free passes.
Starting Pay Rate will range between $21.15 - $25.06/hour, depending upon experience and qualifications.
To apply for this position: Qualified applicants must apply via our online application on our website at . Cover letter and resume should be attached to your online application.
We strive to be an organization that is diverse and reflects the fullness of society. With a strongly held value for an organizational culture characterized by inclusion and belonging, we are committed to equity in all we do. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our organization's diversity and who want to walk alongside us in our commitment to inclusion and equity. We are a Queen City Certified/Ellequate Leader in Workplace Equity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3+ years
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