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Zookeeper - Birds and Small Mammals

Location

Waco, Texas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-3 years

Compensation

$19 per hour

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This position involves the daily care and husbandry of native and exotic birds and small mammals at Cameron Park Zoo. Responsibilities include diet preparation, enclosure maintenance, behavioral observation, enrichment, and health care, ensuring the well-being of the animals. The role also supports public education and community outreach programs.

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:

  • 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.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Diet Preparation • 1+ yrs
Enclosure Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Behavioral Observation • 1+ yrs
Animal Training • 1+ yrs
Enrichment • 1+ yrs
Record Keeping • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-3 years

Certifications

Valid Texas Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$19 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationWaco, Texas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 5/10
physicalHigh • 8/10
cognitiveMedium • 6/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityLow • 4/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationMedium • 5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

City of Waco

Team size

Growing team

Location

Waco, Texas, United States

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

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Zookeeper - Birds and Small Mammals

Waco, Texas, United States • Full Time