Cleveland Metroparks is seeking applicants for several Animal Keeper vacancies.  Depending on the position, the incumbent may be placed in an area that contains: elephants, large carnivores, hoofstock, primates, aquatic species, macropods, pinnipeds, and birds. 

Details of the animals in the Zoo’s exhibits are available online at www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo

POSITION FUNCTIONS:
•	Provides food, water, medications and supplements as indicated by schedules, prescriptions, or diet boards
•	Completes and reviews daily activity reports
•	Cleans, maintains and disinfects animal exhibits
•	Observes animals daily and reports behavior, appearance, unique characteristics and fecal conditions
•	Trains assigned animals for husbandry purposes
•	Performs proper restraint techniques for crating, transferring and veterinary procedures
•	Provides continual environmental enrichment by approved methods
•	Participates in ex situ and/or in situ conservation and/or research initiatives
•	Demonstrates initiative, dependability, resourcefulness, good judgment, a positive attitude, common sense and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
•	Performs other duties as apparent or assigned
