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Dundee Township Park District•Recreation

Zookeeper- Animal Care 1 & 2

Location

Carpentersville, Illinois, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Part Time

Experience

0-3 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

Provide daily care for over 150 animals, including feeding, cleaning, and exhibit maintenance. Monitor animal health, assist with veterinary care, and engage with the public through educational programming and guest interactions.

Join Our Team as a Zookeeper – Animal Care 1 & 2!

Do you have a passion for animals and a dedication to their care? Dundee Township Park District is seeking enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our team as Zookeepers at Randall Oaks Zoo & Park. If you enjoy hands-on animal care, maintaining habitats, and engaging with the public, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

As a Zookeeper you’ll:

  • Provide daily care for over 150 animals, including feeding, cleaning, and exhibit maintenance.

  • Maintain clean, safe, and organized animal exhibits, holding areas, service areas, and equipment.

  • Prepare and feed appropriate diets following established guidelines.

  • Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting concerns to the Zoo Manager or Animal Curator.

  • Assist with veterinary care, including administering medications and treatments after training.

  • Safely restrain animals as needed following proper handling protocols.

  • Identify and report safety, maintenance, or operational concerns.

  • Engage with the public through educational programming and guest interactions.

  • Operate equipment such as tractors, vehicles, and other tools related to zoo maintenance.

  • Follow all safety policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Work collaboratively with zoo staff and support the mission and goals of the Park District.

Who You Are:

You're a motivated and dependable team player with:

  • At least 6 months of experience working with animals (zoo, farm, or shelter; household pets excluded).

  • Must be at least 18 years old.

  • A strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks (bending, climbing, kneeling, etc.).

  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and environments.

  • A valid Illinois driver’s license.

  • Comfort with public speaking and engaging with guests.

  • Ability to follow safety procedures and OSHA regulations.

Updated 1h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Exhibit Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Animal Health Monitoring • 1+ yrs
Veterinary Assistance • 1+ yrs
Animal Handling • 1+ yrs
Public Engagement • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-3 years

Certifications

Illinois driver’s license • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Part Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationCarpentersville, Illinois, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 7/10
physicalHigh • 8/10
cognitiveMedium • 6/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 5/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationMedium • 7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Dundee Township Park District

Team size

Growing team

Location

Carpentersville, Illinois, United States

Dundee Township Park District is seeking enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join their team as Zookeepers at Randall Oaks Zoo & Park.

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Zookeeper- Animal Care 1 & 2

Carpentersville, Illinois, United States • Part Time