Job Specification
ANIMAL KEEPER
DEFINITION
Under direction, feeds and cares for mammals, birds, reptiles, and
amphibians in accordance with established program; carries out regular
maintenance program of cages, pens, paddocks, and other areas; does
related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Carries out a regular scheduled program designed to insure prompt
feeding and proper care for all mammals, birds, reptiles, and
amphibians in a zoo.
Reports immediately any mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians
that are not well.
Keeps assigned animals clean and sees that they are properly
housed.
Carries out regular daily maintenance program involved in keeping
cages, pens, paddocks, and animal areas in good repair and in a manner
that insures maximum cleanliness and neatness.
Performs minor repairs to animal displays and exhibits.
Carefully enforces established zoo regulations relating to
protection of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in a manner that
insures maximum protection to them and maximum safety to the public.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in the care and feeding of
non-domesticated animals in a zoological park, game, or nature farm
or other animal sanctuary.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties
of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the care and feeding of animals.
Ability to keep necessary records and reports and to learn
quickly from oral and written instructions.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job Spec Code | Variant | State, Local or Common | Class of Service | Work Week | State Class Code | Local Class Code | Salary Range | Note | 00266 | | L | C | | N/A | 03 | | - | This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
9/13/1993 |
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