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Rolling Hills Zoo
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Animal Care - Apes/Carnivores
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Rolling Hills Zoo is looking for an energetic and positive individual to join our dynamic team of animal care keepers that provide care for a collection of animal species, consisting of apes, carnivores, reptiles, and more.
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General Duties and Responsibilities:
\t\t\t\t\t• Demonstrate a commitment to the Zoo's mission statement and core values.
\t\t\t\t\t• Perform duties in a service-oriented manner.
\t\t\t\t\t• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a healthy work environment.
\t\t\t\t\t• Recognize the needs of others and treat others with respect and dignity.
\t\t\t\t\t• Maintain good work habits and adhere to all policies and procedures.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
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Animal Care
\t\t\t\t\t• Will prepare animal diets as prescribed and deliver daily diets to assigned species.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will provide fresh water daily and/or maintain water delivery systems.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will maintain ponds and/or pools in animal exhibits.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will clean and maintain indoor and outdoor animal areas daily as determined by the Animal Care Manager.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will always ensure animal containment and human safety by performing regular inspections of assigned areas. All safety or exhibit concerns will be reported to the General Curator.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will maintain an accurate and informative daily record of animal care and behavior including but not limited to enrichment and training records. Keepers are responsible for entering husbandry and behavioral data in the ZIMS program.
\t\t\t\t\t• It is the responsibility of each keeper to communicate daily information clearly to co-workers.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will observe and monitor the health status of each individual animal daily or more often as determined by veterinarian or curator.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will provide appropriate species-specific enrichment to assigned species. This may include diet presentation, construction and provision of enrichment devices, and alteration to existing exhibits. All enrichment must be approved by the General Curator.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will provide behavioral training to assigned species. All training must be approved by the General Curator and will involve a team approach that includes area keepers and Animal Care Manager.
\t\t\t\t\t• Responsible for becoming familiar with the husbandry guidelines for assigned species.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will become knowledgeable of assigned species' behaviors, including breeding, socialization, parenting, etc.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will provide medical care as designated by the Veterinarian. Will assist in the capture and restraint of animals as needed.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will attend and contribute to keeper meetings.
\t\t\t\t\t• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team to facilitate daily animal care and excellence in welfare.
\t\t\t\t\t• Ability to follow directions and act in accordance with all established protocols and procedures.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will comply with all AZA and USDA standards.
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Maintenance
\t\t\t\t\t• Will accompany maintenance staff on inspection tours of appropriate areas.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will perform minor maintenance on buildings, yards, and surrounding areas.
\t\t\t\t\t• Must be able to accomplish daily tasks within an acceptable/established timeframe.
\t\t\t\t\t• Additional maintenance or landscape concerns will be reported to the Animal Care Manager.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will do daily checks on vehicles and equipment and report any concerns to the appropriate departments.
\t\t\t\t\t• Ability to use power tools and equipment, such as weed-trimmers, lawn mowers, etc.
\t\t\t\t\tAdditional Duties
\t\t\t\t\t• Will present Keeper Encounters to the public as assigned and provide public education at animal exhibits as such situations arise.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will work with other departments to present a positive experience for guests at feed stations, if applicable.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will present a friendly, courteous, and helpful demeanor to all guests always.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will respectfully receive and follow directions, protocols, and safety requirements as set out by RHZ.
\t\t\t\t\t• Will establish and maintain effective, efficient and cooperative relationships with employees, senior administration, vendors and customers.
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Experience Required
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Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills \t\t\t\t\t•\tAnimal experience, particularly ape experience is preferred \t\t\t\t\t•\tExperience with animal training is preferred \t\t\t\t\t•\tMust have strong people skills \t\t\t\t\t•\tMust be a team player \t\t\t\t\t•\tMust be skilled at public speaking \t\t\t\t\t•\tMust be well organized and able to function independently as well as part of a team \t\t\t\t\t•\tMust be able to lift 70 pounds \t\t\t\t\t•\tMust be capable of working in all weather \t\t\t\t\t•\tExperience with ZIMS is preferred \t\t\t\t\t•\tAA, AS or higher degree in Zoology, Biology, Animal Science or other related degree preferred but not required \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t
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Perks
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We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: •\tMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance •\t401(k) Retirement Plan •\tLife Insurance •\tPaid Time Off •\tEmployee Discounts •\tProfessional growth and development opportunities
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Salary
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Competitive pay commensurate with experience
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How to Apply
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Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume via email to Mark Echevarria at mark@rollinghillszoo.org
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Rolling Hills Zoo
625 N. Hedville Rd
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: 785.827.9488
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