Zoo Keeper - Nutrition Center (PT)

Effective immediately a Zoo Keeper position is available in the Bird Department. This position performs a variety of tasks related to the handling and care of the bird collection. Starting pay is $8.80/hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective working relations with fellow employees.
• Constantly exhibit a customer service attitude, a smile, and an obvious interest in visitor comfort and service.
• Communicate with the public in a courteous and tactful manner and assist visitors with questions and directions to various areas of the Zoo. 
  Address the visitor - do not wait to be asked.
• Remove trash and debris from public areas; i.e. pick up litter whenever you see it.
• Observe, evaluate, and report animal/bird behavior and condition to a supervisor on a daily basis.
• Perform routine and special duties involved in the daily care and maintenance of animals/birds in captivity.
• Exchange information with supervisory staff and coworkers on a regular basis.
• Clean and maintain animal/bird enclosures, service areas, and holding facilities using rake shovel, wheelbarrows and other tools daily and as required.
• Assist in treating zoo animals/birds in accordance with instructions of a supervisor or Zoo Veterinarian.
• Provide assistance in construction and maintenance of animal/bird enclosures, facility renovation and/or animal transfer.
• Provide information and assistance to the public.
• Drive motor vehicles or operate mechanical equipment as required.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of animal nutrition, behavior and biology.
• Knowledge of food sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Ability to safely operate food services equipment and light motor vehicles.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to withstand heavy outdoor labor in extreme temperatures typical of south Texas.
• Ability to lift from ground level, move approximately 10' through unobstructed traffic, and return to point of origin heavy (80 lb.) objects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional after-hour assignments.
• Associate degree in nutrition, wildlife management, zoology, biology or related field.
• A strong desire to work with animals as indicated by educational background and/or previous experience.
• One-year zoo keeping experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Qualified candidates desiring consideration for this position should apply in person or send a resume to:

San Antonio Zoo
Attn: Nutrition Opening
3903 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 734-7291 Fax

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