What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Keeper position at City of Bridgeton?
Definition:
Under direction, feeds and cares for mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in accordance with established program; carries out regular maintenance program of cages, pens, paddocks, and other areas; does related work as required.
Examples of Work:
· Carries out a regular scheduled program designed to insure prompt feeding and proper care for all mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in a zoo.· Reports immediately any mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians that are not well.· Keeps assigned animals clean and sees that they are properly housed.· Carries out regular daily maintenance program involved in keeping cages, pens, paddocks, and animal areas in good repair and in a manner that insures maximum cleanliness and neatness. Performs minor repairs to animal displays and exhibits.· Carefully enforces established zoo regulations relating to protection of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in a manner that insures maximum protection to them and maximum safety to the public. Experience: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the care and feeding of non-domesticated animals in a zoological park, game, or nature farm or other animal sanctuary. Volunteer, personal and other experience with non-domesticated animals should be included on your application. License: Valid New Jersey driver’s license. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. EOENJ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION JOB SPECIFICATION FOR THIS TITLE CAN BE FOUND AT;https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/00266.htm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $22.00 per hour
Experience:
- Animal Keeping: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location