The Zookeeper II is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of animals and the maintenance of animal enclosures within a specified Houston Zoo animal program.
Requirements
- Carries out all aspects of the daily care of assigned animals
- Maintains clean and organized exhibits, holding areas, service areas and equipment
- Prepares and feeds appropriate diets as per established feeding practices and diet sheets
- Administers prescribed medications, supplements, or treatments under the guidance of the veterinary and supervisory staff
- Records and reports any abnormal animal health or behavioral issues to the Zoo Supervisor
- Maintains daily reports, logs, training and enrichment records, research, or veterinary records
- Maintains clean and organized exhibits, equipment, and keeper areas
- As appropriate, maintains water quality through filtration, balance of chemical elements, and sanitation methods for aquatic or semi-aquatic animal species
- As appropriate, maintains live exhibit plantings to enhance exhibit aesthetics
- In conjunction with the zoo’s pest control officer, may assist in pest control through the use of exclusion or traps
- Identifies potential maintenance or safety issues and reports them to the Zoo Supervisor
- Participates in keeper chats, tours, animal presentations or demonstrations, and/or other public interactions
- May assist with departmental research projects, conservation, AZA, or other industry activities
- Exhibits good teamwork and communication skills
- May be required to safely operate a motor vehicle
- Demonstrates proficiency in all duties and all assigned work areas within a specified timeframe
- Assists with training, mentoring, and may oversee and direct activities of teenage volunteers, Zoo Crew
- May assist Zoo Supervisors in the oversight of team projects
- Contributes to saving animals in the wild through reduction of waste, water and energy use and inspiring guests and staff to take wildlife protecting actions
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug
- Vision
- Dental
- Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
- Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Supplemental Life
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- 401k, with employer match
