What are the responsibilities and job description for the Keeper position at Scovill Zoo?
Scovill Zoo in Decatur, Illinois, will be hiring a full-time, permanent swing keeper to care for a variety of mammals, birds, and herptiles.
Employment starting date is flexible. Swing keeper responsibilities include all aspects of daily care for exotic and domestic animals, as well as daily exhibit maintenance.
The swing keeper serves as a relief keeper, caring for animals in different areas of the zoo as other full-time keepers are away.
The position provides the opportunity to gain experience with a diversity of animal species, including carnivores, primates, ungulates, wallabies, penguins and other larger birds, alligators, tortoises, and other smaller reptiles and amphibians.
Experience Required
Post-secondary education is beneficial, but not required;
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Perks
Excellent health insurance; paid vacation, sick, and personal time off.
Salary
Starting salary is $ per hour.
Last updated : 2024-06-07