<h5>Facility</h5>
<p>Phoenix Zoo</p>
<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>
[jobclosingdate]</p>
<h6>Description</h6>
The animals of Stingray Bay are in need of a new Senior Keeper. Stingray Bay is a year-round touch and feed exhibit that currently houses around 30 cow-nosed rays and a brown-banded bamboo shark. We are looking to grow the collection to include animals such as horseshoe crabs and epaulette sharks. The area consists of a 17,000 gallon primary system with a 10,000 gallon isolation/holding system. The position of Senior Keeper is a non-supervisory working position that will ensure that all aspects of daily maintenance is carried out to the highest standards. He/She will work together with the Trail Manager and other departments to provide exceptional guest service to visitors and zoo staff.

The Phoenix Zoo was born of a spirit of community and the efforts of small group of dedicated volunteers, and carefully nurtured through the support of millions. We have enjoyed a truly remarkable first 50+ years.  Come be a part of our next 50 years and inspire millions more, connecting guests with the natural world in new and fascinating ways.  A cultural destination and a conservation organization, the Phoenix Zoo is now home to more than 1,400 animals, including 30 species that are endangered or threatened. 

All Phoenix Zoo employees are required to pass pre-employment background checks including a drug test, this position will also require an annual TB test and valid driver’s license.  
<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>
The applicant must have at least 3 years of paid experience with the care of elasmobranches and large life support systems. This will include but is not limited to high pressure sand filters, fluidized bed filters, fractionators, biotower filters, ozone generators, UV sterilizers, commercial heaters, chillers and chemical filtration. The candidate must also have extensive knowledge of water quality requirements for those systems including the understanding of the nitrification cycle, pH and buffering system, dissolved oxygen and all other elements that can affect the animals in the exhibit. 
<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>
This full-time position pays $14.30/hour and includes our full benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off.
<h6>Application instructions</h6>
To view a more complete description and list of requirements and to apply for this position please visit the Phoenix Zoo job page at: 

http://phoenixzoo.org/careers/?AppliTrackJobId=636&amp;AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&amp;AppliTrackViewPosting=1 

Resumés are not accepted for any Zoo position without an accompanying application. While postings may remain on outside sites for longer, once a job is removed from The Phoenix Zoo job page it is closed and we will no longer accept applications.  

The Phoenix Zoo is an EEOE/ADA employer.   

