Zookeeper - Swing - Night Keeper

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01429
Department: CAMERON PARK ZOO
Division: Zoo
Opening Date: 11/07/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 11:59 PM Central
Summary
Minimum starting salary $17.29 per hour depending on qualifications
WHY WORK FOR WACO:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!

Chance to do work you are passionate about

Job Security

Desire to give back

THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS:
Two skilled zookeepers at the Cameron Park Zoo who will assist with animal husbandry, diet preparation, and life support monitoring during the evening shift (3 PM to 12 AM). A Night Keeper will assist in four animal areas, including the Aquatics, Birds and Small Mammals, Herpetarium, and Mammals Sections. A qualified Night Keeper will have experience with animal shifting, diet preparation and food handling, habitat maintenance, and/or aquatic animal life support systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

SCHEDULE:These positions will work 3 PM to 12 AM, Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday.
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.
Primary Duties
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Driving is essential.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.