Animal Care Monitor

Schedule: 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., five days per week

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Monitor animal areas, facility systems, and life support systems overnight.
• Conduct routine rounds of designated areas and observe for any changes or concerns.
• Recognize and report changes in animal behavior, building systems, and equipment performance.
• Identify patterns or irregularities in the collection, facility, and life support systems.
• Provide accurate status updates at shift change and communicate overnight system changes to managerial and other department staff.
• Take appropriate corrective actions as needed or trained.
• Work independently during overnight hours.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Animal Care.
• Comply with all safety practices, Animal Care policies, practices, and procedures, employee handbook policies, and all applicable governmental and AZA standards.

A one-year certificate from a college or technical school is required, or three to six months of related experience and/or training. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that enables successful performance of the essential functions of the position will also be considered.

Other

This full-time position offers an attractive benefits and vacation package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a 403(b)-retirement plan with a 100% match on the first 5% contributed.