Float Keeper B
$59,176–$59,176 year
On-siteOakland, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct ongoing assessments of the physical and psycho-social needs of baboons, gibbons, chimpanzees, and other species to design and implement enrichment and training steps. Assist primary Animal Keepers with daily duties and special projects across multiple animal strings, while guiding junior staff and volunteers. Represent the Zoo in public settings including press interviews, instructional classes, and casual communication with guests. Perform other related duties as required, including lifting 50 lbs and walking long distances on uneven terrain. This role covers strings in the absence of primary keepers and requires willingness to work outside normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years full time or 4160 hours experience in the care of captive wildlife in the zoo field (preferably at an AZA or GFAS facility). This can include 1 year of unpaid experience.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Knowledge of the habits and hazards of working with wild, dangerous animals; willingness to work with some physical risk while observing proper safety precautions
- Medical requirements: negative TB test within the last year, tetanus vaccine within the last 10 years
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (i.e., feed sack) and move a minimum of 120 lbs. (i.e., hay bale)
- Able to walk long distances on uneven terrain in variable environmental conditions (e.g., steep, muddy, etc.)
Desired Qualifications
- Code red or dangerous animal experience
- Knowledge and experience in behavioral training theory and practical application
- Ability to inspire guests in casual (e.g., one on one) and formal (i.e., programs) venues to take action for conservation
- Bachelor's degree in zoology, biology or a related field or a specialized Associate's degree (ex: Moorpark)
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