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Texas State Aquarium

Animal Care Monitor

Corpus Christi, TXPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description

Remote Status: On-Site Job Id:  157 # of Openings:  1
 

Animal Care Monitor (Full-Time, Overnight)
Schedule: 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., five days per week

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Monitor animal areas, facility systems, and life support systems overnight.
  • Conduct routine rounds of designated areas and observe for any changes or concerns.
  • Recognize and report changes in animal behavior, building systems, and equipment performance.
  • Identify patterns or irregularities in the collection, facility, and life support systems.
  • Provide accurate status updates at shift change and communicate overnight system changes to managerial and other department staff.
  • Take appropriate corrective actions as needed or trained.
  • Work independently during overnight hours.
  • Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Animal Care.
  • Comply with all safety practices, Animal Care policies, practices, and procedures, employee handbook policies, and all applicable governmental and AZA standards.
Requirements:
A one-year certificate from a college or technical school is required, or three to six months of related experience and/or training. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that enables successful performance of the essential functions of the position will also be considered.

 
Other:
This full-time position offers an attractive benefits and vacation package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a 403(b)-retirement plan with a 100% match on the first 5% contributed.
 

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