Job Information
Ingham County Human Resources Seasonal Animal Care Worker-Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Michigan
Under the supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor assists keepers in the daily husbandry tasks. Also receives direction from Keeper 500s and Guest Experience Supervisor. Maintains hand-written and electronic records related to animal care. Provides exceptional husbandry for animals as assigned. Provides excellent guest services at all times. Must always strive to maintain best practices as established by AZA and exceed USDA guidelines.
Essential Functions
1. Performs a wide range of basic animal husbandry tasks. This may include diet preparation and distribution, bathing, grooming, providing enrichment, exhibit inspection, stocking and cleaning (raking, sweeping, hosing, washing, scrubbing, etc.) 2. Helps maintain AZA and USDA standards of cleanliness in keeper areas and storage areas. 3. Interacts positively with zoo visitors and coworkers creating an exceptional guest experience. 4. Provides daily assessment of health and behavior of animals in assigned animal area. All observations and concerns must be reported to a full time keeper in the associated animal area immediately. 5. Maintains hand written and electronic records regarding the care of animals and work assignment progress as directed. 6. Responds to emergency situations as necessary and keeps up to date on all facility protocols and procedures.