Wetlands Animal Care Technician - PT

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baytowntx/jobs/newprint/4635831)

Apply



Wetlands Animal Care Technician - PT

Salary

$12.83 - $15.39 Hourly

Location

Baytown, TX

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

24-00173

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Wetlands

Opening Date

08/27/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Summary

Join the City of Baytown as a Part-Time Wetlands Animal Care Technician! We're seeking a passionate and dedication individual. If you have a love for nature and a dedication to conservation, we’d love to have you on our team!

Promotes care for ambassador animals. Must not be allergic to animals and be able to work all assigned shifts. Handles animals with kindness and respect in order to prepare animals for outreach events. Assists other Wetlands Center/Baytown Nature Center staff in preparing exhibits for outreach activities.

Duties

• Maintains proper sanitation according to department standards by cleaning animal cages, walls, windows, and flooring. Sanitizes as required. Observes animals and reports any signs of illness, distress, or safety issues. Ensures all animals have adequate food and water by replenishing supplies. Operates washers and dryers to clean laundry. Exercises animals by taking them to exercise areas. Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies. Assist other employees, citizens and volunteers when required. Maintain and clean storage areas. Provides humane treatment to all animals.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Reliable transportation.

• Ability to read, write and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Preferred:

• 6 months experience with exotic animal handling and care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to exercise good public relations skills. Ability to handle animals without harm to them, others, or self. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

Health & Wellness

• Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

• Employee Assistance Program providing up to 8 FREE sessions per issue per year

• SmartDollar: online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

• Talkspace: app that offers clinical techniques to help dial down the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression – anytime

Retirement

• MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: optional retirement savings account

Training

• The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/

01

Do you possess a High School Diploma and/or GED equivalency?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have reliable transportation?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have the ability to read, write and understand and follow oral and written instructions?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have a minimum of 6 months experience with exotic animal handling and care?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Please briefly describe your education and experience that qualifies you for this position.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-422-8281

Website

http://www.baytown.org

Apply

Please verify your email address Verify Email