<h5>Facility</h5>
<p>Cleveland Metroparks Zoo</p>
<h5>Closing Date</h5><p>
[jobclosingdate]</p>
<h6>Description</h6>
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

<h6>Education and Pre-requisites</h6>
QUALIFICATIONS:
•	High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelor’s degree in animal sciences or related field preferred
•	Two years full-time experience with captive exotic animals; six months if possess a bachelor’s degree
•	Demonstrated education, training and experience supporting the functions above
•	Demonstrated ability to work in hot or cold weather, dusty, wet, and odorous conditions
•	Must be able to maneuver 75 pounds
•	Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License
•	Must be non-smoker/tobacco user

Candidates will need to be skilled in dealing with and have a strong working knowledge of a very diverse taxa of animals.  Candidates also need great attention to detail, proactive communication style, and be cooperative with taking work direction from supervisory and non-supervisory staff.


<h6>Compensation and benefits</h6>
STARTING WAGE:  $22.52 per hour with a.50 cent increase every six months until achieving the union base rate of $24.02 per hour

HOURS:  Ten hour shifts, four days a week.  Days off will be based on assigned location and may vary.

DATE POSTED:  7/18/2014

FILING DEADLINE:  7/31/2014


<h6>Application instructions</h6>
TO APPLY:  Your cover letter must clearly explain how your skills and experience align with the above job qualifications.

E-mail résumé referencing job #14900 to:
resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com

Cleveland Metroparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and talented workforce.

