Zookeeper II, Herpetology - Houston

Job summary

The Zookeeper II is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of animals and maintenance of animal enclosures within a specified Houston Zoo animal program.
This position will coordinate all program objectives in addition to day-to-day husbandry and enclosure maintenance.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Carries out all aspects of the daily care of assigned animals including cleaning feeding exhibit maintenance general upkeep of support facilities Maintain clean organized exhibits holding areas service areas equipment Prepares feeds appropriate diets as per established feeding practices diet sheets Administers prescribed medications supplements or treatments under guidance veterinary supervisory staff Records reports any abnormal health behavioral issues to Zoo Supervisor Maintains daily reports logs training enrichment records research veterinary records as appropriate according to guidelines requires basic skills with TRACKS Microsoft Office software applications Understands applies practical understanding operant conditioning daily management species care understands applies basic principles animal enrichment part daily management species care Maintains exhibits equipment keeper areas As appropriate maintains water quality filtration balance chemical elements sanitation methods aquatic semi-aquatic species exhibits live exhibit plantings enhance aesthetics eliminates weeds toxic plants from animal enclosures Identifies potential safety issues reporting them to Zoo Supervisor Participates in keeper chats tours presentations demonstrations public interactions requested by Zoo Supervisor May assist departmental research projects conservation AZA industry activities directed/approved by supervisor curator Exhibits good teamwork communication skills both home team working teams departments Demonstrates proficiency duties work areas specified timeframe Assists trains mentors oversees directs activities teenage volunteers zoo crew May assist supervisors oversight team projects Demonstrates clear understanding roles zoos play conservation saving animals wild Actively pursues feedback resources leadership skills Contributes saving wildlife reduction waste water energy inspiring guests staff wildlife protecting actions Performs duties assigned Education Experience Bachelor degree BA BS from four-year college university zoology biology husbandry related field Experience education may be considered equivalent rate six months experience per hours college level credit up to certificate completion acceptable program substituted Bachelor degree Three years experience in at AZA facility gained through employment internships Experience Basic Carpentry Mechanical Skills Must have obtain valid Texas driver license About Houston Zoo The Houston Zo made up many moving parts permanent residents our animals housing meals medical education There over million guests each year come incredible variety ecosystems attend private public events entertainment Dedicated works clock ensure smooth running safely wellbeing residents guests We strive protection counterparts counterparts wild Houston equal opportunity employer

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