Overview
Zoo Keeper-Animal Care Technician/ACT Jobs in Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA at State of Minnesota
Position: Zoo Keeper-Animal Care Technician 3 (ACT 3) Float
The Zoo encompasses a 485-acre campus and is home to nearly 5,000 animals with about 1.5 million guests visiting annually. The Zoo is a coordinator of international conservation and breeding programs and is the State’s largest environmental educator. The Zoo’s conservation programs protect endangered species and preserve critical ecosystems and itseducationprograms engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout our region, and around the world.
Working Title:
Zoo Keeper-Animal Care Technician 3 (ACT
3) Float
Job Class:
Zoo Keeper
Agency:
Minnesota Zoological Garden
Job: 84171
Location:
Apple Valley
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited
Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 02/26/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoological Gardens-AFSCME
Division/Unit:
Animal Care, Health, Conservation, and Behavior
Work Shift/Work Hours:
Day Shift
Days of Work:
Five (5) eight-hour shifts, with the possibility of a ten-hour shift; will include 1 or 2 weekend days
Travel Required:
No
Salary Range:$26.03 – $34.65 / hourly; $54,350 – $72,349 / annually
Classified Status:
Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 – Technical/AFSCME
The work you’ll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being andquality of lifefor all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity andinclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, andtraining and developmentopportunities.
Job Summary
This position provides animal and exhibit care and maintenance so that healthy, well-adjusted animals, and attractive, instructive exhibits are presented to guests of the Minnesota Zoo in a manner that supports the Zoo’s mission of connecting people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. The incumbent ensures appropriate welfare of the animals. The incumbent operates fleet vehicles to move around the Zoo campus.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Perform animal husbandry procedures as established so that the highest level of animal health and exhibition are maintained.
Perform maintenance and general cleaning of exhibits and work areas as assigned so that a neat and clean appearance and pleasant and safe experience are provided to all guests.
Prepare, present, and participate in interpretive programs for Zoo guests, staff, interns, and/or volunteers so that staff and guests receive accurate information on the biology, natural history, and conservation of the species in an educational and entertaining manner.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
One (1) year of experience as a full-time Zooke…
Title: Zoo Keeper-Animal Care Technician/ACT
Company: State of Minnesota
Location: Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
