What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resort Aviculturalist position at Crescent Hotels & Resorts?
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid vacation, paid Holidays
- 401k plan with employer match
- Long and short-term Disability
- Major Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Limited access to some resort amenities (Golf, etc)
- Retail and dining discounts
- Discounts at all Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties
The lake life is calling. Where genuine Texas Hospitality meets luxury, Horseshoe Bay Resort is nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake LBJ in the Central Texas Hill Country. We’re on 17,000 acres with close proximity to Austin, multiple lakes, State Parks, and some of the best golf in the United States; it’s an outdoor lover’s dream. When you work in paradise, is it still called work?
No matter your career destination, we can help you get there!
With our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, everyone can create their own success story at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Great benefits packages, subsidized housing, competitive pay, and scheduled reviews and raises, growth opportunity through our Manager in Training Program (MIT), and fun associate outings and events throughout the year are just a few of the MANY reasons to join our team. What are you waiting for?
Job Benefits
- Associate housing and shuttle service
- Weekly meal subsidies
- Golf and Amenity Privileges*
- Associate discounts
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- Retail and Dining at Horseshoe Bay Resort
- Discounts at over 100 Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties throughout the country.
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Associate Relief Fund
*Privileges based on occupancy and business levels
Description:
The Aviculturist will raise, keep, and care for exotic birds, tortoises, and reptiles living at the Resort. They'll prepare and present educational sessions on the animals to Resort guests, as well as collaborate on various other activities and programs as designed by the Activities Director. Must have experience handling exotic birds and reptiles, dependable transportation, availability days, evenings, weekends, holidays, on call 24 hours, 7 days per week.
General Duties:
- Responsible for all aspects of bird care including, but not limited to, physical and emotional stability of birds.
- Monitor health of birds and determine medical care needs to include veterinary services.
- Administer medication as needed.
- Maintain clean storage and display environments, identifying and eliminating hazards or harmful substances.
- Feed and water all birds daily maintaining appropriate dietary needs.
- Order feed and supplies as needed.
- Transport birds to and from display locations.
- Rotate display locations.
- Provide toys to keep the birds occupied and engage mental stimulation.
- Train birds in speech and tricks, demonstrating their intelligence.
- Develop educational, hands-on program for public presentation (Squawk Talk/Birds of the Bay).
- Coordinate with Event Management and Marketing associates and other staff for display and use of birds.
Employment Standards:
- Keep up-to-date by attending seminars and continuing education classes.
- Knowledge in the proper handling of birds.
- Knowledgeable with regard to a variety of species and general information.
- Ability to handle and maintain a small flock of birds and reptiles.
Required Certifications:
- Minimum age requirement – 18
- Biology degree or equivalent, Associates degree with Biology courses, or vet tech specializing in aviculture or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in aviculture.
Physical & Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Must be well groomed and conform to the hotel’s dress code to include closed toe shoes.
- Must be able to walk, sit and stand for a long period of time, as a daily routine.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with the general public
- Must be able to ascend/descend stairs as a daily routine.
- Must be able to comprehend reading materials.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English.
- Must demonstrate good oral communication skills, especially when relaying information to members and guests.
- Must be able to work unsupervised.
- Must be able to interact with co-workers and have a sense of team.
