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Seasonal Animal Keeper; WLS Jobs in Green Bay, USA at City-of-Green-Bay-
Position: Seasonal Animal Keeper (WLS)
Responsible for performing maintenance work of animal exhibits and live animal care and rehabilitation.
- Cleans cages, pens, yards, transport cages, displays, aquaria, and incubators for all animals and birds.
- Feeds and waters exhibit animals and birds. Picks up food and processes carcasses for feed.
- Exercises animals and handles animals as needed for education programs.
- Administers daily care to sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, including dispensing medicine.
- Repairs and maintains holding facility and display construction.
- Oversees onsite animal care volunteers and interns; oversees cashiers and maintenance persons in Observation Building.
- Maintains records and files of animal husbandry.
- Presents wildlife interpretation and education tours and programs utilizing live animals, taxidermy mounts and skins, slides, films, etc.
- Follows all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Two years of course work at a college, university, or technical school in Zoology or closely related field.
- Experience in Farm or 4H courses and projects desirable.
- Valid driver s license and good driving record.
A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
- Some knowledge of principles and practices of animal husbandry and skill in handling animals.
- Some skills in directing volunteer workers.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective relationships with staff, volunteers, and general public. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and kneeling.
- Occasional sitting, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.
The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
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Title: Seasonal Animal Keeper; WLS
Company: City-of-Green-Bay-
Location: Green Bay, USA
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