Entry-Level Zookeeper: Animal Care & Education Support

City of Atascadero; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holidays

Sick leave

Health & life insurance

CalPERS retirement

Disability insurance

Job summary

The City of Atascadero is seeking an entry-level Zookeeper I to perform routine animal husbandry, feeding, cleaning, and daily maintenance across the zoo. You may work at the zoo or in other city functions, with promotion potential as skills grow.

Under supervision, you will assist in animal care, enrichment, and records, and support educational presentations. Willingness to work weekends and holidays and to lift heavy loads is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and one year paid experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to read, write and maintain zoo records.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn zoo-keeping techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff in animal care and restraint.
• Assists Curator of Education with animal presentations to groups.
• Maintains assigned areas, facilities, and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• May operate small-to-medium sized automotive or specialized equipment related to assignment.
• Assists in more complex and specialized maintenance of exhibit and off-exhibit areas appropriate to assignment.
• Learns the operation of large and specialized equipment as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining animal records related to duties performed.
• Assists staff in behavioral enrichment of animal collection.
• Assists staff and veterinarian with medical procedures.
• Prepares animal diets.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function, as required.

Skills

Public relations

Customer service

Animal knowledge

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zoo maintenance equipment

Job description

The City of Atascadero is seeking an entry-level Zookeeper I to perform routine animal husbandry, feeding, cleaning, and daily maintenance across the zoo. You may work at the zoo or in other city functions, with promotion potential as skills grow.

Under supervision, you will assist in animal care, enrichment, and records, and support educational presentations. Willingness to work weekends and holidays and to lift heavy loads is essential.