Animal Keeper (Full Time)

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Caring for the wild and domestic animals in the Peoria Zoo’s collection.
Organization: Peoria Zoo (AZA Member) Location: Peoria, IL, Country Job or Internship: Job POSITION: Full Time, must be able to work evening, weekend and holiday hours REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Four year college degree in related field. Although a degree is preferred, extensive experience in a like position may be substituted for all or part of the educational requirement. Requires Class “D” driver’s license. One year of full-time experience in the care and maintenance of wild and/or domestic animals required. Ability to work harmoniously with the public and fellow employees in a positive and cooperative manner. . DUTIES: Caring for the wild and domestic animals in the Peoria Zoo’s collection. Cleaning and disinfecting displays and off-site areas in a timely and efficient manner. Maintaining accurate records and paperwork necessary to maintain a captive animal population. Support all aspects of Peoria Park District safety procedures. OTHER: Membership in AFSCME Council 31, Local 3774 will be required. Salary range is $25,000 - $26,500 annually. How to Apply: Applications are available at the Glen Oak Park Pavilion or can be downloaded/printed from www.peoriaparks.org under “Jobs & Volunteers.” Applicants may submit a resume’, but to be fully considered for this position an application must be completed. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications/resume should be forwarded in a timely manner to: PEORIA PARK DISTRICT - Human Resources Manager, 2218 North Prospect Road, Peoria, IL 61603 or fax to: (309) 686-3352. PEORIA PARK DISTRICT Human Resources Manager 2218 North Prospect Road Peoria, Illinois 61603 The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or disability to perform the tasks of the job. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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