What are the responsibilities and job description for the Petting Zoo Attendant (Entry-level) position at Wild Adventures?
Essential Functions
- Assistants will also be responsible for public interactions and educational
- ability to feed animals following set diet guidelines
- clean assigned animal holding to established standards
- public speaking
- with direction and training from a Senior Biologist, Zoological Supervisor, or Zoological Curator, the ability to handle education animals
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- ability to follow and understand instructions
- be able to keep a daily written record of animals and events
Work Environment
The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions and the presence of dust and odors. Team members are susceptible to the exposure of various chemicals, bodily fluids, blood-borne pathogens, and prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Beyond Payday Perks
- FREE Season Admission to Wild Adventures For You and One Guest
- Complimentary Tickets To Give To Others
- Exclusive Team Member Events
- Park Wide Discounts
- Internal Promotions / Career Development Opportunities
- Team Member Recognition and Prizes
- Wholesome, family-oriented work environment
Required Skills:
Competency Statements(s)
- Accuracy - the ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Analytical skills - the ability to be given directions, understand the direction, and achieve positive results by analyzing the situation, the materials given, and the tasks to be done.
- Communication skills - the ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken or written word
- Customer Oriented - ability to take care of the guests' needs while following company procedures.
- Detail Oriented - ability to pay attention to the small details. Like wiping down the stainless steel trash cans in the restrooms or removing spots from the mirrors.
- Self-motivated - ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her drive or initiative and not requiring constant supervision to achieve positive results.
- Applied learning - the ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
- Initiative- the ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Responsible - ability to be held accountable for one's conduct
- Relationship Building - ability to effectively build relationships with guests and co-workers.
| PHYSICAL DEMANDS | |||||
| N (Not Applicable) | Activity is not applicable to this position. | ||||
| O (Occasionally) | Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) | ||||
| F (Frequently) | Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) | ||||
| C (Constantly) | Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) | ||||
| Stand | C | Lift/Carry | |||
| Walk | C | 10 lbs or less | C | ||
| Sit | O | 11-20 lbs | C | ||
| Manually Manipulate | C | 21-50 lbs | F | ||
| Grasp | C | 51-100 lbs | O | ||
| Reach Outward | F | Over 100 lbs | O | ||
| Reach Above Shoulder | F | ||||
| Speak | O | Push/Pull | |||
| Climb | O | 12 lbs or less | C | ||
| Crawl | O | 13-25 lbs | C | ||
| Squat or Kneel | F | 26-40 lbs | F | ||
| Bend | F | 41-100 lbs | O | ||
| Other Physical Requirements | |||||
| Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) | |||||
| Sense of Sound - ability to hear with both ears | |||||
| Sense of Smell | |||||
| Sense of Taste | |||||
| Sense of Touch |
EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in High School, High School Graduate, or GED preferred
COMPUTER SKILLS: Competency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must be available to work days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Must have reliable transportation
Wild Adventures Theme Park is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Wild Adventures Theme Park drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.
