Description: These are full-time (40 hours per week with benefits) Union keeper positions, which are subject to the successful completion of a probationary (or trial period) and the deduction of union dues. Regular off-days will be determined upon hire but will fall between Monday thru Friday. The area schedule consists of 4 10-hour days.
Summary:
- These positions encompass skilled professional and technical work in the routine daily care of assigned animals, enclosures, and related facilities in the Primate Department.
Position Benefits:
- Union negotiated pay rates, with a starting range between 22.27-28.65 per hour, determined by years of field experience.
- 200 PTO hours accrued throughout the first year of service, 80 of which is loaded into the PTO bank upon hire
- Competitive benefit packages and retirement matching programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Facility culture that highlights the following core values:
- Collaborative Relationships
- Pride, Passion, and a Sense of Ownership
- Positivity and Energy
- Accountability, Mutual Trust, and Respect
- Progressive Thinking
- Intentional professional development opportunities, for both animal care and "people” skills
Qualifications:
- Demonstration of excellent communication and problem-solving skills, while applying good judgment, to deliver animal care and guest experiences that meet the highest standards
- Demonstration of knowledge and successful experience in animal husbandry, operant conditioning, and understanding of modern zoological practices
- Ability to understand and adhere to area safety policies and best practices
- The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers (including staff, interns, students and volunteers)
- A degree in the biological sciences or related field, preferred
- 2 years of primate husbandry experience in an AZA institution, preferred
- Experience with outdoor habitat maintenance is preferred
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered***
Duties:
- Clean animal displays, holding areas, service areas, public sections and grounds
- Complete inspection of all enclosures to ensure the safety of the animals
- Identify maintenance issues and correct or repair each as required, reporting non-correctable maintenance issues, including potential safety hazards, to the Team Leader and/or Zoological Manager
- Observe general animal health and behavior, on a daily basis, and report any abnormal circumstances to a supervisor
- Maintain records of health, behavior, enrichment, operant conditioning and visitor engagement
- Prepare and follow prescribed diets and feeding procedures for the animal collection
- Perform operant conditioning and enrichment programs in assigned areas
- Instruct new personnel in the proper methods of animal care and handling consistent with approved policies and procedures
- Assist in the training, supervision, evaluation of volunteers, interns, and vocational students, as needed
- Assist animal health and curatorial staff with animal handling, capture, restraint, transport and medication administration
- Support visitor engagement programs
- Interact with the public and Zoo staff in a professional and courteous manner
- Make decisions consistent with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden policies and procedures when required
- Perform daily duties in all sections of assigned department as required
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
- Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance and grasp objects. In addition, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; Must be able to lift & move 50 pounds without mechanical assistance; possess a valid driver’s license (and insurable to drive a Zoo vehicle).
- We offer a highly competitive benefits package supporting our employees’ Total Well-Being, including comprehensive & affordable medical, dental & vision coverage (starting the first day of the month following date of hire); free mental health counseling, 401(k) plan with company match; flexible spending accounts; company-paid disability & life insurance; park discounts and free passes.
- To Apply: Please visit https://hcm.paycor.com/l/r/E7B9FECE to apply. Cover letter and resume should be attached to your online application
Perks
- Full Benefits
