Part-Time Zookeeper Aide (Relief Keeper)

Part-Time Zookeeper Aide (Relief Keeper)

Salary

$16.90 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, 403 Stafford St., Folsom, CA

Job Type

Temporary Part Time

Job Number

26-00044

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Zoo

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but must be additionally attached. Cover Letters are required. Selected applicants will be contacted via email to schedule an interview.

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Under the general supervision of the Zoo Supervisor or designee, the part-time Zookeeper Aide will fill relief shifts for full-time zookeepers on their assigned sections.

Location:

Folsom Zoo Sanctuary

Schedule

• Duration: position is ongoing as long as needed and supported by the budget.
• Hours are within 8:00am - 4:30pm (7:00am - 3:30pm during the summer)
• This position requires regular availability a minimum of two (2) days a week including a Saturday or Sunday for a minimum of six (6) months.
• Must be available to work holidays, weekends, and occasional evening events.

Pay & Benefits

• Non-exempt

• Part-time positions are hourly and not eligible for benefits, and are limited to working 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). No full-time regular appointment will be made from this class.

Note: Unfortunately current active CalPERS members are ineligible for employment with part-time positions.

For questions about the position please contact Zoo Supervisor Nichole Lemcke at: (916) 461-6625 or nlemcke@folsom.ca.us

We recommend taking the time to learn more about our facility at: https://www.folsom.ca.us/government/parks-recreation/facilities/zoo-sanctuary

Examples of Essential Duties

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Duties include most aspects of animal husbandry.
• Enclosure maintenance such as raking, scrubbing, hosing, preparing diets, administering medications, creating and delivering enrichment, observing animal behavior, and recording notes.
• Light maintenance on exhibits and maintain areas around the exhibits and in service areas.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Animal care and safety procedures, including exotic and wildlife animals.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Sanitation and disinfection techniques.

Ability to:

• Work safely around animals.
• Communicate well orally and in writing.
• Organize, prioritize and pace duties and tasks.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Understand and perform field maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, positive energy, and maturity.
• Work an eight (8) - hour shift outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Perform physical tasks like bending, twisting, and lifting.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. Must be at least 18 years of age by time of hire.

Experience:

Paid experience or extensive volunteer experience with exotic animals or native wildlife in a zoo, sanctuary or wildlife rehabilitation facility is required.

Experience solely with domestic animals and personal pets will not be considered.

Licenses, Certificates, Registration Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by date of hire. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis. (1) Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor, frequent standing, walking, or driving; frequent climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, crawling, and squatting. (2) Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, reaching, hand/shoulder/elbow movements. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker and public contact; frequent working alone and independent. (7) Environment: frequent exposure to outside elements (sun, wind, rain).

Other requirements:

Must be available to work occasional evening shifts for special events.

This position requires the passing of DOJ Fingerprinting, and a pre-employment physical with a rapid drug test.

Schedule is limited to no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Temporary, hourly positions are not eligible for benefits.

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These supplemental questions are an important first step in our screening process. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.

• I have read and understood background and screening process.

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The salary range for this position is $16.90 - $18.00 per hour. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.

• I acknowledge understanding of salary paid for this position.

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Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include: spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)

• Yes
• No

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Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N/A)

05

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Did not complete high school or GED
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

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Why are you interested in working for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary as a part-time Zookeeper Aide (Relief Keeper), and why you would excel in this role?

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Do you have any certifications and/or licenses that are related to this position?

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Do you have any additional comments regarding your application?

09

As stated on the top of the job posting, the department is requiring applicants to attach a cover letter and resume. Have you attached this to your application?

• Yes
• No

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Please list your availability below.

Required Question

Employer City of Folsom

Address 50 Natoma Street

Folsom, California, 95630

Phone (916) 461-6050

Website http://www.folsom.ca.us