Temporary Farm Town Keeper
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteFort Worth, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Feed and water animals, clean and sanitize enclosures, and prepare diets while maintaining daily activity records. Observe animal behavior for signs of illness or injury and report findings to veterinary staff. Assist in minor operations, train assigned animals, and manage public inquiries regarding the facility. Care for new or quarantined animals and collect fecal samples as needed. This 400-hour temporary role spans 10 weeks with flexible hours in a team-oriented zoo environment. Candidates must possess a valid Class "C" driver's license and demonstrate the physical ability to lift 50-75 lbs. and work in inclement weather.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of Operations, services, and activities of a zoo animal program
- Methods and techniques of handling a variety of animals
- Proper feeding and diet requirements of a variety of animal species
- Operational characteristics of animal handling and food preparation equipment
- Safe work procedures when around animals
- Principles and procedures of record keeping
- Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals
- Clean and maintain assigned animal enclosures as directed by supervisor
- Operate a variety of animal equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner
- Implement diet instructions specified by nutritionist
- Maintain accurate records on animal behavior and prepare reports
- Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Maintain mental capacity which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, prioritizing work activities, demonstrating intellectual capabilities
- Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods of time, working closely with others, operating assigned equipment
- Must posses a valid Class C driver license
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and reach overhead
- Frequently required to lift 50-75 lbs., unassisted
- Must be able to push and pull exhibit/animal doors with push/pull force of 50-75 lbs.
- Must be able to use heavy duty, 100ft. water hose and squeegee to clean out animal areas
- Must be able to rake and sweep feces; lift with shovel into trash cans; lift (assisted) trash cans onto truck; haul to dumpster; remove trash cans from truck and empty into dumpster
- Must be able to operate assigned equipment
- Must be able to work in all types of inclement weather
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Exposure to a variety of domestic, wild and/or endangered animals, animal odors and animal body fluids
- Exposure to all types of inclement weather conditions
- This position may be safety sensitive
- This position may work around animals susceptible to specific diseases, thus may be subject to regular tuberculosis and rabies titer testing, and the routine use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, face masks
Desired Qualifications
- One year of increasingly responsible zoo keeping experience
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized collegiate courses/training in zoology or a related field
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