Full-time & Temp Position

May 3, 2024 marked the start of the job vacancy for Full-time & Temp Position, which will no longer be accessible after May 31, 2024. The employer's non-disclosure of salary provides you with the possibility of negotiation. The employer is currently seeking a candidate for a position based in Salina, but is open to the possibility of remote work for the right applicant. Are you interested in full time work? Rolling Hills Zoo is hiring. The address for work is Salina , KS , Salina , KS.

Rolling Hills Zoo

Full-time & Temp Position

Carnivore, Chimpanzee, Reptile/Aquarium

Applications Invited for Full-time and Temp Positions 

To provide routine care to a collection of animal species, including feeding, watering, cleaning, containment, enrichment, evaluation of health status, and exhibit maintenance.

Major Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Will prepare animal diets as prescribed and deliver daily diets to assigned species.  Will provide fresh water daily and/or maintain water delivery systems.
• Will maintain ponds or pools in animal exhibits. 
• Will ensure animal containment at all times by performing daily and regular inspections of assigned area to ensure animal containment and keeper safety utilizing a 2Key,2Lock system.  
• Will maintain an accurate and informative daily record of animal care and behavior.
• Will provide appropriate species-specific enrichment to assigned species.  This may include diet presentation, construction and provision of enrichment devices, and alteration to existing exhibit.  Will provide behavioral training to assigned species. 
• Responsible for becoming familiar with the husbandry guidelines for assigned species.  Becomes knowledgeable for assigned species’ behaviors, including breeding, socialization, parenting, etc
• Will perform minor maintenance on buildings, yards, and surrounding areas.  This may include watering, pulling weeds, replacing light bulbs, painting, etc.  
• Will do daily checks on vehicles and equipment and report any concerns to the appropriate departments.
• Will present Keeper Talks to the public as assigned and provide public education at animal exhibits as such situations arise. Will present a friendly, courteous, and helpful demeanor to all guests at all times.
• May be required to use private vehicle on occasion.

Necessary Skills:

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• Must have strong people skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be skilled at public speaking.
• Must be well organized and able to function independently.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of working in all weather.

Please send resume to: application@rollinghillszoo.org

Salary

16.50 hr

How to Apply

Please send resume to: application@rollinghillszoo.org

Rolling Hills Zoo
625 N. Hedville Rd.
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: 7858279488

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