What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reptile Caregiver position at Timberline Fisheries Corp?
Job description
Timberline is in search of a part-time animal caretaker for our wide variety of reptiles and amphibians kept in our state-of-the-art facility. This animal caretaker will play a vital role in the overall welfare of the unique animals that we keep. Our reptile facility is a clean, first class indoor environment designed specifically for this purpose.
Essential Functions and Main Responsibilities:
- Daily, thorough cleaning of all enclosures including glass, dishes, bedding, etc.
- Developing and implementing a detailed feeding/watering schedule for each species and enclosure.
- Feeding the animals as needed, including specialized diets according to schedule.
- Medicating animals as directed, if needed.
- Daily evaluation of heating, lighting quality, and overall environmental conditions.
- Maintain inventory of lights, fixtures, and bedding.
- Create new enclosures for new animal arrivals.
- Develop and place orders for any necessary food items or inventoried items.
- Care for live insects that serve as primary food sources for the animals in our care.
*Must have animal handling experience
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with reptiles? If so, please explain where and what types of retiles.
Have many years of animal handling experience do you have? If so, what kind of animals, and what type of setting.
Do you have experience in feeding, temperature regulation or cleaning reptile enclosures? If so, please explain.
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Marion, IL 62959 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
