What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Assistant - Aquarium position at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?
Job Details
Animal Care Assistant
Job Title: Animal Care Assistant - Aquarium
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Seasonal (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Friday - Tuesday; 40 hours per week for 15 weeks)
Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
About the role:
The Animal Care Assistant in the Aquarium will provide daily husbandry and care associated with feeding and cleaning of aquatic enclosures. Candidates must be willing to work in a fast-paced and highly changing environment. This position reports directly to the Supervisor of the Aquarium.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- All aspects of animal husbandry including, but not limited to, cleaning, feeding, medicating, assisting with medical procedures, enrichment, display maintenance and general upkeep of building and grounds.
- Observe and report all animal behaviors and other general observations to the Supervisor.
- Work with interns, volunteers, and student shadows including tours and talks.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
- Knowledge of a safe working environment for animal collection, employees, and visitors.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Animal husbandry knowledge, especially as it pertains to aquatic species.
- Operant conditioning experience is a plus.
- Ability to speak publicly to large and small groups.
Candidates might be (depending on position) required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, negative skin tuberculosis test, and possess a valid driver’s license with a good history.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
- Will sometimes work extended/odd hours including weekends, holidays and some night programs.
- Must be able to walk long distances across the zoo.
- Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, twist, reach above head and climb.
- Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.
DISCLAIMER
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.
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