This is an As-Needed position, therefore there is no guarantee of hours.  The ideal candidate will be available to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Subject to collective bargaining agreement 

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, has responsibility for the care, welfare and safety of animal exhibits including rare or valuable specimens; maintains the physical quarters, surroundings and/or environment of such animals; answers questions and gives information to the visiting public; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: carrying out existing methods and procedures relating to care, maintenance, safety of valuable and/or rare species and making numerous contacts with the public and other employees. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Cleans and maintains enclosures, cages, stalls, moats, barns, pools, yards, roads and related areas; removes animal excrement and food remnants; rakes sand and leaves; sweeps and hoses down area as necessary.
Prepares food for animals; regulates and distributes food once prepared; loads and unloads foodstuffs; maintains feed and storage areas.
Observes behavior of animals on both a day-to-day and long-term basis; notes any unusual behavior, signs of illness or injury, change in appetite, start of breeding cycle, or lack of compatibility with group members and reports same to Veterinarian or supervisory personnel; assists in administering medication or other treatments for illness or injury as directed.
Answers questions or gives information regarding animals, zoo operations, and zoo exhibits to the visiting public; maintains crowd control when animals are loose or being moved; observes the public to prevent malicious acts which could result in harm to the public, or zoo animals or loss of zoo property.
Assists in the crating and uncrating of animals; catches and restrains as necessary; may assist in transfer between locations.
Designs and builds displays within existing enclosures; assists with the planning and care of landscaped areas within or near enclosures; makes minor and emergency repairs to zoo equipment and facilities; assists maintenance personnel in repair or maintenance work.
Prepares and maintains food, drives a vehicle to deliver equipment, materials or supplies; or performs related duties as required.
Interacts with Zoo visitors and staff courteously and offers proper attention at all times.
