
JOB DUTIES: Under general supervision; to clean, maintain, and improve animal enclosures, service areas and surrounds; to operate and maintain animal life support systems and facilities; to operate equipment and mechanical systems associated with animal husbandry; to transmit two-way radio calls; to provide information to the public; to assist in the preparation of enclosures for animals; to adhere to Zoo safety and security programs; to design and plan animal facilities; to identify supply, equipment and maintenance needs for animal facilities; to assist in pest control; to care for and handle zoo animals; to order and prepare prescribed animal diets; to present food in the proper manner and adhere to proper feeding schedule ; to observe animal behavior and report changes in feeding habits, diet, breeding behavior, health status, physical conditions, and abnormalities; to establish and maintain electronic communication between staffs; to complete and maintain required written records; to perform animal research, conservation, training and enrichment programs; to perform educational programs and give formal and informal presentations to the public; to provide personnel training programs; and to perform such other duties as may be assigned. Work hours are on-call for emergencies and include rotating shift, weekends, and holidays.  
