Temporary Animal Feeder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $16.90 Hourly
Location : Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, 403 Stafford St., Folsom, CA
Job Type: Temporary Part Time
Job Number: 26-00045
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Zoo
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition
Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but must be additionally attached. Cover Letters are required. Selected applicants will be contacted via email to schedule an interview.
Under the general direction of the Zoo Supervisor, the Part-Time Zoo Commissary Aide will prepare animal diets for animals housed at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. This position does not work directly with zoo sanctuary animals.
Location:
Folsom Zoo Sanctuary
Schedule

• Duration: position is ongoing as long as needed and supported by the budget.
• Hours are within 12:00pm - 4:30pm (11:00am - 3:30pm during the summer)
• This position requires regular availability a minimum of two (2) days a week including a Saturday or Sunday for a minimum of six (6) months.

Pay & Benefits

• Non-exempt
• Part-time positions are hourly and not eligible for benefits, and are limited to working 999 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). No full-time regular appointment will be made from this class.

Note: Unfortunately current active CalPERS members are ineligible for employment with part-time positions.
For questions about the position please contact Zoo Supervisor Nichole Lemcke at: (916) 461-6625 or
We recommend taking the time to learn more about our facility at:
Examples of Essential Duties
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Preparation of animal diets including reading and following specific diets, weighing out food, and preparing as directed and with attention to detail.
  • Zoo commissary aides must be comfortable using knives and handling raw meat, frozen/defrosted prey items, and feeder insects.

• Washing and sanitizing dishes and animal enrichment items.
• Maintaining the animal commissary according to USDA standards including cleaning floors, countertops, sinks, and fixtures.
• Overseeing and training animal commissary aide volunteers.
• Accepting deliveries of produce, meat, prey items, and other packages.
• Compliance with Zoo Safety Standards and Animal Welfare Standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.
Knowledge of:

• Animal care and safety procedures.
• Basic use of kitchen tools and utensils.
• Sanitation and disinfection techniques.

Ability to:

• Work safely around a kitchen setting.
• Read and follow diet instructions.
• Learn to use power tools.
• Maintain USDA standards.
• Communicate well orally and in writing.
• Organize, prioritize and pace duties and tasks.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, positive energy, and maturity.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. Must be at least 18 years of age by time of hire.
Experience:
Previous animal care or commissary experience (paid or volunteer) in a zoo, sanctuary, stable, farm, or wildlife care setting and/or experience with food handling is highly desired.
Licenses, Certificates, Registration Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by date of hire. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in a typical outdoor and indoor environment on a year-round basis. (1) climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, crawling, and squatting. (2) Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, reaching, hand/shoulder/elbow movements. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker and public contact; frequent working alone and independent. (7) Environment: primarily indoors in kitchen environment; possible outside exposure to (rain, wind, sun).
This position requires the passing of DOJ Fingerprinting, and a pre-employment physical with a rapid drug test.
Schedule is limited to no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Temporary, hourly positions are not eligible for benefits.
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These supplemental questions are an important first step in our screening process. Failure to provide complete responses may result in your application not being considered. In addition, the successful candidate is made a conditional offer subject to background check, which requires DOJ fingerprint clearance and a pre-employment physical, including screening for drug and alcohol use. By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above information.

• I have read and understood background and screening process.

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The salary range for this position is $16.90 per hour. By checking the box below, you acknowledge your understanding of salary paid for this position.

• I acknowledge understanding of salary paid for this position.

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Are you in a familial, cohabitant, or amorous relationship with any current employee of the City of Folsom? Examples of these relationships include: spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Relations may be by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership, including in-law, step- and half-relationships. (If yes, please answer the next question.)

• Yes
• No

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Please list name of relative, relationship and department that your relative works in. (If not applicable, please type N/A)
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Did not complete high school or GED
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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Why are you interested in working for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary as a part-time Zoo Commissary Aide, and why you would excel in this role?
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Do you have any certifications and/or licenses that are related to this position?
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Do you have any additional comments regarding your application?
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As stated on the top of the job posting, the department is requiring applicants to attach a cover letter and resume. Have you attached this to your application?

• Yes
• No

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Please list your availability below.
Required Question