Animal Keeper

Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be involved in various duties including bird husbandry, setting up aviaries, reporting to supervisors, and ensuring excellent animal care.Involve in bird husbandry (including training and enrichment)Setting up aviaries for exhibiting to the public considering both the bird’s and the public’s needsReporting to supervisorExcellent animal careFeeds, waters, and cleans quarters of bird’s collectionAdds vitamins or medication to food as prescribed by Vets under supervisionFills water containers and places food in cages or aviaries as specifiedCleans bird’s quarters, using rake, water hose, and disinfectantObserves birds to detect illnesses and injuries and notifies supervisor or vet health care department of findingsMonitors birds’ health, breeding conditions, and behaviorInvolve transportation from one enclosure to another for purposes such as breeding, rearrangement of exhibits, or shipping if neededSets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specifiedHand raising if neededHandling, Captures and restrains animalHygiene management to prevent diseaseAbility to build relationships with animalsVisitor interactions including scheduled on-ground talks to our guests, answers visitors' questions concerning bird habits or zoo operationsCompletes daily worksheets listing the amount of food eaten, etcMaintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures to ensure safety for the animal and visitorsParticipate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including training, enrichment, research, and educationActively foster constructive attitudes and a team orientation among staffContributes to conservation activities as assignedSupport the goals of EPZ departments’ collection plan, strategic and Master PlansOversee activities of interns and volunteersParticipate in workshops, training sessions if needed to improve job knowledge and professional developmentMay assist vets in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuriesMay assist animal trainer or instructor in presentation of programs, shows, or lecturesA large percentage of duties are performed outdoors in various weather conditions, ranging from rain, wind, cool to cold weather, and extreme heat and humidityRequirementsHigh school, zoology, or related field is preferredOne year of prior animal care experience (paid) at a controlled environment facilityGood communication skills, an enthusiasm for interacting with the public, and a willingness to give regular talks to visitors, special groups, etcFamiliar with operant conditioning and enrichment techniquesMust be able to function as a team member and support zoo’s missionMust be dependable and demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedulesMust be willing to work weekends and holidaysMust be able to work outdoors in inclement weatherMust be able to perform strenuous work and lift at least 25 kg repetitively, bending, lifting, etcEnglish is must, Arabic is preferredMust be willing to work with different cultures and nationalitiesEquivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered#J-18808-Ljbffr