What are the responsibilities and job description for the RELIEF ZOOKEEPER PTYR position at City of Lafayette, Indiana?
Job Posting
The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. If you are interested in being considered
for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line- work4lafayette.com
The application deadline is Open until filled
Available with the Parks Department:
POSITION:
PTYR Zookeeper (Relief Zookeeper; Permanent Part-Time)
LOCATION:
Columbian Park Zoo
HOURS:
Includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays (29.75 hours per week)
SALARY:
$17.00/hour
DESCRIPTION:
Serves as Part-time Zookeeper for the Columbian Park Zoo, responsible for providing care and
maintenance of Zoo’s animal collection.
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Biology or related field and previous supervisory experience with animals in a
zoological setting is preferred. Must be at least 18 years old. Ability to physically
clean/feed/restrain a variety of exotic animals. Ability to monitor animals for signs of illness or
disease. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to utilize critical
decision-making skills in response to urgent situations. Ability to engage with visitors and
provide quality customer service. Ability to regularly work weekend and holiday hours. Must
possess valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Incumbent performs duties indoors and outdoors and may involve continuous physical
exertion, such as standing/walking for long periods, safely lifting/carrying objects weighing
more than 50 pounds, climbing ladders, bending, shoveling, raking, pushing pulling/objects.
Duties involve handling and caring for a variety of animals with different temperaments,
exposure to animal bites as well as dust, dirt, adverse weather, extreme temperatures,
cleaning chemicals, and some power tools.
The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $17
