What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Monitor position at Texas State Aquarium?
Animal Care Monitor (Full-Time, Overnight)
Schedule: 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., five days per week
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
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.
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.