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Aquatics Keeper
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1+ years
Compensation
$16 - $21 per hour
Posted
1d ago
Summary and responsibilities
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The Aquatics Keeper is responsible for the feeding, cleaning, and maintenance of assigned aquatic animals and their exhibits, including monitoring water quality and filtration systems. This role also involves light exhibit construction, operating zoo vehicles, and potentially educating the public through keeper talks.
The Aquatics Keeper’s primary responsibilities are to feed, clean, and maintain assigned collection animals, monitor water quality; maintain and control filtration on animal exhibits, off exhibit enclosures, and contiguous areas; perform light exhibit construction and maintain LSS filtration systems; operate zoo vehicles; maintain integrity of existing exhibits and exhibit plant life. Additionally, employee may be responsible for educating the public through keeper talks and other impromptu educational sessions as well as providing a clean and safe atmosphere for families to enjoy the Nashville Zoo.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare food and water for collection animals by cutting and measuring diet portions.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Maintain professional conduct at all times and consistently model the organization’s values in all interactions with colleagues, guests, and stakeholders.
Feed collection animals including use of proper supplementation.
Monitor assigned animals closely with regard to general appearance, diet consumption levels, condition of fecal matter, etc.
Interpret proper water quality parameters per species requirements.
Maintain records in ZIMS database
Clean animal exhibits, off-exhibit enclosures, and service areas
Participate in capturing, incapacitating, and moving animals
Assists Veterinarian staff in the treatment of collection animals
Provide exhibit security and take appropriate actions to prevent vandalism and maltreatment of animals and facilities by the public.
Clean and disinfect utensils, work tools, and containers
Operate a variety of light and medium equipment
Updated 1d ago
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1+ years
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Permanent
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$16 - $21 per hour
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Nashville Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nashville Zoo is dedicated to inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership. With a diverse collection of animals and a commitment to wildlife preservation, we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.
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Aquatics Keeper
Nashville, Tennessee, United States • Full Time