Zookeeper - Birds and Small Mammals

city of Waco; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco seeks a dedicated bird and small mammal keeper for Cameron Park Zoo. This role supports daily husbandry, diet preparation, enclosure maintenance, enrichment, and health care for a diverse collection of native and exotic birds and mammals.

Under supervision, you will assist with health monitoring, behavior observation, and training, participate in public education and community outreach, and operate city vehicles to transport animals and supplies as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in zoology, biological sciences, or a related field is required.
• At least 1 year of animal care work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, husbandry, and nutrition for birds and small mammals.
• Monitor health, behavior, and enrichment; maintain records and assist with training.
• Support public education, community outreach and safety programs.
• Operate city vehicles to transport animals and supplies as needed.

Skills

Animal care experience

Driver's license

Education

Associates Degree in Zoology or Biological Sciences

Job description

Minimum Starting Salary: $19.8387 - Depending on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks:

The Cameron Park Zoo is seeking a dedicated bird and small mammal keeper. This position assists in the day-to-day husbandry for a large and diverse collection of native and exotic birds and mammals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Associates Degree in Zoology, Biological Sciences, or a related field
• 1 year of animal care work experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Position Overview:

Under basic supervision, provides for the health and welfare of exotic and native animals in the City Zoo through diet preparation and feeding, enclosure maintenance, behavioral observation and training, enrichment, and health care maintenance and treatment.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the daily care, husbandry, and nutrition of assigned animals; resolves problems within scope of authority; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Monitors and maintains Zoo exhibits, identifies animal care issues, prepares, and distributes diets and supplements; monitors animal health issues, behavior and eating habits; maintains records; examines exhibit facilities and grounds to assure proper maintenance procedures are followed.
• Assists with public education, community outreach and safety and security programs.
• Operates City vehicles to safely transport animals (locally and long distance), pick up supplies, and move equipment to and from service locations in support of daily operations.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.