Temporary Recreation Leader (Zoo)

Temporary Recreation Leader (Zoo)

Salary

$16.90 - $20.54 Hourly

Location

City of Merced, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

1451

Department

Recreation

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Applegate Park Zoo has an opening for a Temporary Recreation Leader. Duties include, but are not limited to, care and feeding of zoo animals; cleaning of animal exhibits and facilities; light landscape maintenance. Physical requirements include extended periods of physical labor such as raking, digging, and lifting over 50 lbs. Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions (e.g. rain, heat, humidity, wind). Hours of work will vary during the week but appointee will work weekends and holidays. Must have some prior experience in an area such as veterinary practice, wildlife rescue or other specialized animal care setting.

Supplemental Information

TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES ARE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 25 HOURS PER WEEK AND 960 HOURS IN A FISCAL YEAR (JULY 1 - JUNE 30)

Employer City of Merced

Address 678 W 18th Street

Merced, California, 95348

Phone 209-385-6837

Website http://www.cityofmerced.gov