Wildlife Conservation Society Jobs – Wild Animal Keeper

Job Description:

Perform safe, proper and humane care of assigned animals according to established protocols or under the direction of the appropriate senior animal keeper and/or the supervisory/ curatorial staff Prepare animal diets according to established protocols or under the direction of the appropriate senior animal keeper and/or the supervisory/ curatorial staff

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform safe and proper maintenance of assigned animal exhibits, holding facilities, and associated service areas according to established protocols or under the direction of the appropriate senior animal keeper and/or the supervisory/ curatorial staff
• Participate in the modification and enhancement of animal exhibits under the direction of the appropriate senior animal keeper and/or the supervisory/ curatorial staff to include, but not limited to, installation of plant material, perches and exhibit props such as rocks and logs
• Inspect animal exhibits, holding facilities and associated service area to ensure that they are clean, well lit, properly ventilated, properly heated or cooled and that all mechanical systems are operating properly. Report any deficiencies and/or required maintenance to the appropriate
• senior animal keeper and/or the supervisory/ curatorial staff. Make any minor repairs necessary to assure safe, proper and human animal management
• Assist curatorial/ supervisory staff in developing safe, proper and humane protocols for the management and maintenance of the animal collection , exhibits, holding facilities and associated service.

Job Requirements:

• Requires outdoor work in all weather conditions. Tasks require manual dexterity and ability to safely use tools (e.g. drill, wire cutters, computer keyboard) and operate equipment.

Qualification & Experience:

• Some tasks require climbing, kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evening and special events as the schedule demand

Job Details:

Company: Wildlife Conservation Society

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: New York, NY, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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