Keeper I ZU
Zoo Animal Care
Location
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1-2 years
Compensation
$19 - $19 per hour
Posted
3h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
This position involves providing overnight security and animal care at the zoo, including patrolling grounds, observing animals, and performing routine maintenance. Key responsibilities also include preparing and delivering animal diets, managing animal care supplies, and cleaning food preparation areas.
This position provides overnight security and animal care support at the zoo, ensuring the safety of zoo grounds while assisting with animal husbandry, food preparation, diet distribution, and facility operations. The role also supports animal care teams by maintaining food supplies, delivering diets, monitoring animals, and performing routine maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Patrol zoo grounds overnight to ensure the security of buildings, gates, and exhibits.
Monitor animal welfare, report unusual observations, and assist with shifting animals between holding areas.
Provide food, water, and after-hours care for animals as needed.
Prepare zoo diets following standard operating procedures using commercial kitchen equipment.
Procure, organize, warehouse, and distribute animal diets and care supplies.
Collect, package, and deliver browse (plant material) and animal feed to exhibit areas.
Clean and maintain food preparation and storage areas.
Care for feeder animals and perform euthanasia when required.
Collect, transport, and dispose of animal waste using specialized equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on zoo systems and equipment.
Participate in ongoing zookeeping training and assist with animal care operations.
Support educational programs and public demonstrations as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Option 1: One year of college coursework (including Biology, Agriculture, Zoology, or related subjects) plus one year of experience working directly with non-domesticated or exotic animals in a zoo, aquarium, wildlife park, or veterinary setting.
OR Option 2: High school diploma (or equivalent) plus two years of documented experience working with non-domesticated or exotic animals in an institutional setting.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Participation in preventive healthcare and operant conditioning programs.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and heavier loads with assistance.
Working Conditions
Primarily outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Frequent exposure to animals, wildlife, dust, noise, machinery, odors, heights, and other environmental hazards.
Physically demanding role requiring standing, walking, lifting, digging, pushing, climbing, and other manual tasks.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, paid parental leave, retirement through the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, tuition assistance, childcare assistance, voluntary lifestyle benefits, qualified adult benefits, and free TARC public transit access.
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Experience
1-2 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
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Compensation
$19 - $19 per hour
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Company
Louisville Metro Government
Team size
Growing team
Location
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
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Keeper I ZU
Louisville, Kentucky, United States • Full Time