Zookeeper Jobs

Under close supervision this position is responsible for the care of Zoo animals, and the maintenance and operation of Zoo grounds and facilities.

• Writes orders and takes delivery of food for Zoo animals. Prepares feed and water for Zoo animals. Observes animals and reports signs of illness or injury, treats minor injuries or ailments, and reports serious illnesses or injuries. Maintains written records on Zoo animals, maintenance, and operations. Bathes and grooms Zoo animals. Care for and feed infant animals according to specific requirements. Responds to visitor inquiries to inform the public about Zoo regulations, facilities and animals. Performs general maintenance, repair and construction of Zoo grounds and improvements. Ensures medical facility and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained. Gathers and disposes of animal waste and litter on Zoo grounds.
• Assists and participates in the execution of short and long-range plans.
• Ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.
• Assists in the attainment of department goals and objectives related to Master, Strategic and Comprehensive Plans. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly with City Administration, department directors, consultants, vendors, staff, and the public to provide quality services. Participates various projects. Keeps immediate supervisor fully and accurately informed on issues. Identifies areas of concern for management for review and potential action.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma, plus one (1) year experience caring for animals, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Valid driver’s license equivalent to a New Mexico Class D.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Methods of routine plumbing, carpentry, and concrete construction work.
• Water sampling and treatment.
• Tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in zoo and facilities maintenance.
• Municipal organization operations, policies and procedures.

Skills in:

• Use of hand and power tools and other general cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Effective verbal communication.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, City staff, and the public.
• Orally communicate clearly and concisely.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist. Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight. Use repetitive hand movements, fine coordination and manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and computer systems, and hand and power tools. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, use a phone, radio, and communicate with others and operate motor vehicles. Sufficient visual acuity which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions.

Working Conditions

• Work typically performed outdoors with frequent travel to various sites and facilities of a zoo environment. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Occasional work beyond normal business hours. Required to work in or with water, on slippery or uneven surfaces, with exposure to a variety of domestic and wild animals, airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic. Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required. Position is subject to drug testing and regular driver’s license monitoring in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.

Cigna Health Insurance
Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000
Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annually
City portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)
Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000
Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annually
City portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)

Dental
United Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost

Vision
Davis Vision 100% employee cost

Life Insurance
$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)
$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee cost
Voluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period
/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period

Flexible Spending Accounts 100% employee cost
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Choices
ICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)
PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3%
Fire – Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%
Police – Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%

Time Off
Vacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 years
Sick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)
(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)
11 paid holidays
Physical Examination Leave – 4 hours annually
Bereavement Leave
Voting Leave – 1 hour
Personal Day
Tuition Assistance – job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursed
Option of Sick Leave Bank