What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wild Toledo Restoration Technician position at Toledo Zoo?
Wild Toledo Restoration Technician (Seasonal)
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has been educating, inspiring, and providing enjoyment to our community for over 100 years. Come and be a part of an organization where you can work and have fun at the same time. Our Conservation department is currently seeking a Seasonal Restoration Technician who is passionate about learning new things and giving our guests the best possible experience.
Under limited supervision, the Wild Toledo Restoration Technician will perform a variety of duties related to the operation of Wild Toledo’s native habitat restoration initiatives. Restoration sites span a variety of habitats such as prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. Locations include the Toledo Zoo campus as well as numerous off-site locations in both urban and rural settings including municipalities, schools, corporate campuses, and private residences.
Minimum Training and Experience
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
- Preference will be given to current biology students as well as those with degrees in the field.
- Ability to work in regular field conditions that may include heat, humidity, rain, insect bites, and stings.
- Traveling to various locations throughout the NW Ohio and SE Michigan Areas.
- Some minimal travel over an hour away in a day.
- Some weekend work required.
- The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.
The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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