What are the responsibilities and job description for the Husbandry Assistant (LTE) - NEW Zoo position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Cleans and sanitizes animal exhibits, prepares diets
for a wide variety of species, monitors feed inventories, maintains
clean and orderly kitchen, feed storage areas, and animal hospital
facilities. This position will also provide opportunities for learning
husbandry techniques and gaining animal handling experience. This is an
LTE position which means there are no benefits given with the role.
Hours available: 1-3 days per week, to include weekends. Essential
Duties Prepares zoo diets for zoological specimens. Inspects and cleans
food storage, food preparation area, and animal exhibits to insure safe
and sanitary conditions for both public and collection specimens.
Maintains records and observations on collection and reports routinely
to manager on status of individual animals. Performs general and
preventative maintenance work on zoo grounds and facilities to include
landscaping, cleaning, mowing, painting, and minor construction. Assists
in training and direction of assigned volunteers. Assists in enforcement
of park ordinances and public safety. Performs related functions as
assigned. Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below
for more information.
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify Participation Poster(1).pdf
(Download PDF reader)
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER Right to Work Poster.pdf
(Download PDF reader) \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimal working knowledge of building and grounds maintenance. Minimal
working knowledge of animal husbandry. Minimal knowledge of
horticultural and landscaping methods. Knowledge of and ability to
utilize a computer and the require software (ZIMS, ISIS programs).
Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to operate trucks and
power equipment. Ability to follow detailed instructions. Ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to answer
inquiries and complaints effectively with tact and courtesy. Ability to
maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to work with all species in the zoo collection. Ability to use a
firearm and tranquilizer gun. Ability to work the required hours of the
position. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
for a wide variety of species, monitors feed inventories, maintains
clean and orderly kitchen, feed storage areas, and animal hospital
facilities. This position will also provide opportunities for learning
husbandry techniques and gaining animal handling experience. This is an
LTE position which means there are no benefits given with the role.
Hours available: 1-3 days per week, to include weekends. Essential
Duties Prepares zoo diets for zoological specimens. Inspects and cleans
food storage, food preparation area, and animal exhibits to insure safe
and sanitary conditions for both public and collection specimens.
Maintains records and observations on collection and reports routinely
to manager on status of individual animals. Performs general and
preventative maintenance work on zoo grounds and facilities to include
landscaping, cleaning, mowing, painting, and minor construction. Assists
in training and direction of assigned volunteers. Assists in enforcement
of park ordinances and public safety. Performs related functions as
assigned. Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below
for more information.
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify Participation Poster(1).pdf
(Download PDF reader)
https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER Right to Work Poster.pdf
(Download PDF reader) \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimal working knowledge of building and grounds maintenance. Minimal
working knowledge of animal husbandry. Minimal knowledge of
horticultural and landscaping methods. Knowledge of and ability to
utilize a computer and the require software (ZIMS, ISIS programs).
Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to operate trucks and
power equipment. Ability to follow detailed instructions. Ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to answer
inquiries and complaints effectively with tact and courtesy. Ability to
maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to work with all species in the zoo collection. Ability to use a
firearm and tranquilizer gun. Ability to work the required hours of the
position. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty