Mammal Care Specialist I, (Primates, Part-Time)
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Application Deadline:Monday 25January 2026and/oruntil a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. We reserve the right to closethe posting earlyif a well-qualified candidate pool has been established.Early submission is encouraged.
Please ensure that your application highlights your experience and qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities of this role.
Do you have experience withPrimatesWere seeking aPart-Time Mammal Care Specialistto join our dedicated animal care team in the Primate Forest area. This role is essential in supporting our strategic plan by exceeding modern animal care regulations and ensuring the highest standards of animal wellbeing in the assigned this role you will gain hands-on experience with rare and diverse species and have opportunities in specialized animal care. This is an opportunity to grow your expertise while supporting our high standards of animal wellbeing working with primates thatincludes bonobos gorillas mandrills colobus monkeys and a variety of lemur species.
Join us in making a difference for these incredible animals ensuring their health happiness and thriving futures.
What Youll Do:
- Animal Care:Monitor inspect feed clean and make minor repairs to animal enclosures. Observe/record. Maintain daily records.
- Guest Interactions:Enhance guest experience through engaging and educational interactions.
- Safety and Security:Comply with safety policies and protocols to prioritize human and animal safety.
What You Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability towork (3)three full days (9.5-hours)per week that may include aSaturday or Sunday.
- Willingness to work a schedule that mayinclude weekends and holidays with flexibility for occasional night shifts events or disaster recovery efforts.
- Ability toperform the physical demandsof the position for a9.5hour shiftincluding working in Florida weather with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Experience
- Animal Care Specialist I:Six (6) monthsoffull-time equivalent (960 hours) experience in relevant paid or unpaid internships coursework or volunteer experience involving the care husbandry or management of wildlife in a professionally managed setting (such as a zoo aquarium sanctuary or wildlife rehabilitation facility).
- Strong foundation in animal care including husbandry behavioral observation enrichment recordkeeping and animal introductions.
- Demonstrated excellent safety record and ability to adhere to established protocols.
- Engaging communication skills for guest interaction and team collaboration.
- Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings prior to their start date. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory to ensure the safety of staff animals and visitors. These include:
- 5 Panel drug screening
- Non-DOT physical examination
- Proof of a current negative tuberculosis (TB) test.
- Documentation of required vaccinations including rabies vaccination or titer.
A Plus...
- Associate degree or coursework in related fields (e.g. biology animal science zoology) is encouraged as a foundation for growth.
- Bachelors degree in a related life science and/or advanced degrees certifications or specialized training in mammal care or wildlife management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to remain standing for extended periods.
- Ability to ascend/ descend ladders steps and uneven terrain while maintaining body equilibrium.
- Hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for grasping turning and manipulating objects of varying size and weight.
- Ability to lift carry and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk bend kneel crouch crawl climb and reach.
- Visual acuity for reading writing and observing surroundings and auditory acuity for communication.
- Ability to operate motorized carts trucks and power tools.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in varying environmental conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Exposure to various weather conditions including extreme heat sunlight cold rain snow and wind.
- Regular work on weekends and holidays with irregular work hours sometimes required.
- Exposure to hazards such as wildlife waste equipment loud noises chemicals and heights.
- Potential exposure to allergens (dust animal dander pollen etc.) pathogens and injuries from animals.
- Periodic work in small enclosed areas.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal state and local employment regulations
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