Seasonal Plains Keeper

The Indianapolis Zoo is looking for Seasonal Animal Keepers to work with our Plains animals and primates. Candidates will be responsible for the manual work involving the care and maintenance of exotic animals. 

Job duties:
There are strenuous physical requirements of this position, including but not limited to:
• Ability to work outdoors and indoors under all environmental conditions.
• Ability to perform very heavy work, exerting at least 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Ability to climb and maintain body equilibrium while performing various jobs. 
• Excellent visual acuity and hearing required.
• Possible occupational exposure (Category B employee) to human bloodborne pathogens.  Possible exposure to dangerous chemicals (e.g. chlorine bleach, cleaning agents, etc.)  Must follow Universal Protection Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens Guidelines.

Qualifications:
Applicant must display a professional appearance as well as a professional, positive and enthusiastic attitude to both visitors and co-workers. Candidate must be temperamentally suited to working with animals as well as with the public. Must be safety oriented. Prior work experience involving animal care is strongly preferred. College course work in a suitable animal-related field may be substituted for work experience.

Weekend, holiday, overtime or varied-shift work will be required. Position starts in March and can continue through Aug/Sept. 2013. The pay for this position is $8.00 per hour.
 
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED (see below). Candidates are encouraged to attach cover letters and resumes. Mailed, faxed and hand-delivered applications will not be considered. No phone calls please.
On the online employment application, please enter “Seasonal Plains Keeper” in the "position desired" section. Applications must be received by Feb. 15.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a drug test, completion of training and criminal history checks. The Indianapolis Zoo is a drug free/smoke free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Online Job Application