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Zookeeper, North America Region

Company

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Address Powell, OH, United States
Employment type CONTRACTOR
Salary
Category Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Expires 2023-07-30
Posted at 10 months ago
Job Description
The ideal candidate wil have 3+ years of polar bear experience.


Responsible for the daily care of animals within assigned team as well as all other animals within the region; monitors life support systems and performs all exhibit and grounds maintenance within the region.


  • Utilizes chemical supply products and follows standardized usage guidelines and safety information as set by the Material Data Sheets.
  • Ability to develop and deliver informational presentations to small, medium or large groups required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to successfully perform zookeeper duties within a diverse animal collection preferred.
  • Remain current and follows all diving related institutional safety protocols as assigned.
  • Assures the safety of self, animals, co-workers and visitors by observing safety guidelines when working with animals, equipment and vehicles.
  • Experience in zookeeping (6 months to one year). 12 months of successfully performing duties as a Zookeeper 2-4 for corresponding level.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal science, biology or relevant field required. Four years of relevant zoo keeping experience may be substituted for degree.
  • Possession of a valid state issued motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record required, as well as ability to operate standard shift vehicles required.
  • Implements sustainable practices in daily tasks whenever possible.
  • Attends departmental meetings and participates in developmental seminars and workshops as required.
  • Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
  • S.C.U.B.A. certification preferred (required if assigned duties include diving).
  • Participates in training and operant conditioning programs and follows standardized reporting mechanisms.
  • C.P.R./First Aid certification required.
  • Performs minor maintenance, water quality testing, water changes, filter maintenance and other work related to aquatic systems.
  • May provide leadership to seasonal employees, interns, volunteers and zooschool students (e.g. provide daily work direction, inform management of problems).
  • Performs care of the region’s animals, including food preparation, feeding, monitoring diets, watering, bathing, enrichment, water changes, observing medical and behavioral changes, and behavioral stimulation and may assist with medical treatment as prescribed by Zoo Veterinarians.
  • May establish and maintain contacts with other zookeepers outside of the Columbus Zoo, field researchers and other specialists.
  • Participates in cross-training activities as directed.
  • Ability to pass Dive Program annual swim test required (if assigned duties include diving).
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Zoo team members and contacts regarding company business required.
  • Constantly strives to further the mission of the organization and avidly supports the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club and The Wilds.
  • Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check annually required.
  • Cleans and maintains animal exhibit areas, performs basic horticulture work (e.g. caring for region’s egress/ingress, general grounds beautification) and disinfects animal enclosures.
  • Ability to pass Dive Program physical exam required (if assigned duties include diving).
  • Ability to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
  • Proof of negative TB screening prior to placement and annually thereafter required.
  • Minimum six months animal husbandry experience working with carnivores, herbivores, birds and reptiles preferred.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical work required.
  • Provides educational information about the region’s animal population through such activities as interacting with the public, conducting keeper talks, staffing interpreter stations, conducting tours and workshops, attending docent meetings, composing articles for zoo publications and conducting volunteer trainings.
  • Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost-effective manner and without direct supervision required.
  • Maintains daily and monthly records on animals.
  • Experience in the maintenance of aquariums, aquatic life support systems, and use of water quality testing equipment preferred.
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing required.
  • Provides input to Assistant Curator on all aspects (e.g. safety, animal husbandry) of assigned areas.
  • Ability to adhere to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s drug-free workplace policy including but not limited to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and follow-up treatment required.