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Animal Keeper

Garden City, KS · On-site

$18.93 - $23.08/hr

Disposes of trash and debris in zoo. Maintains landscaping and grounds for and around habitats ... Assists with training for new keepers or seasonal staff as assigned. Documents observations and ...

... record keeping Must possess ability to: • Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals • ... trash cans; lift (assisted) trash cans onto truck; haul to dumpster; remove trash cans from truck ...

... record keeping Must possess ability to: • Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals • ... trash cans; lift (assisted) trash cans onto truck; haul to dumpster; remove trash cans from truck ...

... record keeping Must possess ability to: • Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals • ... trash cans; lift (assisted) trash cans onto truck; haul to dumpster; remove trash cans from truck ...

... record keeping Must possess ability to: • Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals • ... trash cans; lift (assisted) trash cans onto truck; haul to dumpster; remove trash cans from truck ...

... record keeping Must possess ability to: • Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals • ... trash cans; lift (assisted) trash cans onto truck; haul to dumpster; remove trash cans from truck ...

Trash Collection

Newark, DE · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and make a real difference in keeping ... Lift, empty, and return trash bins and containers to their proper locations * Follow all local ...

Trash Collection

Newark, DE · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and make a real difference in keeping ... Lift, empty, and return trash bins and containers to their proper locations * Follow all local ...

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and make a real difference in keeping ... return trash bins and containers to their proper locations Follow all local waste disposal ...

Trash Collection

Newark, DE · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and make a real difference in keeping ... Lift, empty, and return trash bins and containers to their proper locations * Follow all local ...

... record keeping Must possess ability to: • Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals • ... trash cans; lift (assisted) trash cans onto truck; haul to dumpster; remove trash cans from truck ...

Grounds Keeper

West Memphis, AR · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Pressure washing, assist environmental technician in pumping storm water and trash collection.Incentives:Fulltime opportunityCompetitive payBenefitsGrounds Keeper Duties: Use hand tools, such as ...

Grounds Keeper

West Memphis, AR · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Pressure washing, assist environmental technician in pumping storm water and trash collection. Incentives: * Fulltime opportunity * Competitive pay * Benefits Grounds Keeper Duties: * Use hand tools ...

Grounds Keeper

West Memphis, AR · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Pressure washing, assist environmental technician in pumping storm water and trash collection. Incentives: * Fulltime opportunity * Competitive pay * Benefits Grounds Keeper Duties: * Use hand tools ...

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Grounds Keeper

Austin, TX · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Grounds Keeper Private Family Estate | Austin, TX | Full-Time Pay: $20-$24 per hour, depending on ... Manage trash and recycling collection, including curb service and bin cleaning * Clean outdoor ...

Grounds Keeper

Union City, GA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Performs "trash out" duties at vacated apartments daily. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash and ... Pickup, sweep area, and keeping dumpster doors closed when not in use. * Performs routine ...

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Animal Keeper

Garden City, KS • On-site

City of Garden City (KS)
Public Administration • 51 - 200 employees

$18.93 - $23.08/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Key responsibilities

  • Provide care for animals by preparing diets, feeding, cleaning, and maintaining habitats and related structures.

  • Perform daily observations of animals to monitor health and behavior, and assist with medical treatments and veterinary procedures as needed.

  • Communicate with visitors for educational, behavioral, and safety purposes, and assist with training and documentation related to animal care.


Job description

Description The City of Garden City is accepting applications for Animal Keeper with the Lee Richardson Zoo. This position is responsible for the care and maintenance of animals, habitats, grounds and facilities, as well as some clerical responsibilities. Examples of Duties Provides care (prepares diets for, feeds and cleans) for animals and maintains habitats, related structures, and surrounding non-public areas.

Perform daily observation of animals to identify normal and abnormal behaviors related to husbandry/health issues; coordinate with senior staff on animal training programs to facilitate husbandry behaviors. Communicate questions or concerns regarding medical/health issues of specimens in collection to supervisor. Assist with treatment as directed including administering medication.

Provides behavioral and psychological enrichment for animals. Communicate with visitors as needed for educational (delivers public talks/demos) and behavioral/safety purposes. Disposes of trash and debris in zoo.

Maintains landscaping and grounds for and around habitats. Services and maintains tools and equipment and facilities to ensure safe use, includes opening and closing of facilities. Follows all safety rules and regulations, policies and procedures.

Attends regular safety meetings. Assists with training for new keepers or seasonal staff as assigned. Documents observations and information on animal health, behavior, diet, enrichment, and facilities for department records.

Assists with veterinary procedures if needed. Performs basic health care procedures (hoof trims, etc.) as assigned. Typical Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment

Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Knowledge of animal diet preparation, general biology, and behavior. Knowledge of maintenance methods and materials.

Ability to receive, understand, and carry out verbal and written instruction, direction, and assignments. Ability to perform physical work activities in varying weather conditions. Ability to communicate and cooperate with city employees and to deal with the public in an effective and positive manner.

Education, Certification and Experience: Valid Kansas driver's license required. A.S. degree in one of the life sciences with at least two years of full-time, paid experience working with animals in an accredited institution; OR B.S

degree in one of the life sciences with experience working with animals; OR Five years full-time, paid experience working with animals in an accredited institution. Supplemental Information Environment: Work is performed in all types of weather. Majority of work is performed outside with indoor work in cages, barns and compounds housing animals.

Weather conditions include extreme, moderate and temperate cold and heat; snow, ice, fog, rain, sleet, hail, high and gusting winds, humid and dry conditions. Works with chemicals as required. Surfaces: Sand, gravel, dirt, asphalt, concrete, rock, clay, indoor & outdoor ponds and waterfall.

Some chemicals and medication involved. Physical Characteristics: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, carry, shovel, rake, scoop, sit, stand, see, hear, drive, tug, speak and sweep.