Zookeeper I, II, III

About the Role

This posting is for multiple Zookeeper I-III positions in the following departments: Carnivores, Hoofstock, Elephants, and Birds. Maintain and care for a variety of animals within the BioPark; assist curatorial and veterinary staff as needed and perform a variety of activities relative to the assigned area of responsibility. These positions are part of the BioPark Training and Certification program. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for a variety of animals within the BioPark
• Assist curatorial and veterinary staff as needed
• Perform activities relative to the assigned area of responsibility

Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire
• Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from hire date

Qualifications

Zookeeper I ($19.13 - $20.09/hr)

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas: exotic animal husbandry, zookeeping, arthropod rearing
• Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred

Zookeeper II ($20.19-$21.20/hr)

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of experience in any combination of the following areas: exotic animal husbandry, zookeeping, arthropod rearing
• Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred
• Must have completed Level 1 of the BioPark Training and Certification Program, or have 15 college-level credit hours of college-level work in biology, zoology, or animal science

Zookeeper III ($21.83-$22.86/hr)

• High school diploma or GED, supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of college-level course work in zoology, biology, or animal science
• Four (4) years of experience in any combination of the following areas: exotic animal husbandry, zookeeping, arthropod rearing
• Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred
• Must have completed Level 2 of the BioPark Training and Certification Program, or 15 credit hours of college-level course work in zoology, biology, or animal science
• Scuba certified or the ability to obtain a scuba certification within 1 year of hire for pertinent departments

Working Conditions

Environmental

• Zoo environment; exposure to a variety of domestic and exotic animals, noise, animal body fluids, and inclement weather conditions
• May work in or around water

Physical

• Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing for prolonged periods of time
• Heavy, moderate, or light lifting, pulling, or pushing

Pay

• Zookeeper I: $19.13 - $20.09/hr
• Zookeeper II: $20.19 - $21.20/hr
• Zookeeper III: $21.83 - $22.86/hr