Los Angeles Zoo · California · posted today
SALARY $26.00 per hour (The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.) LOCATION Los Angeles Zoo – 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 SCHEDULE Two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday); variable hours between 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m; additional days may be required as needed DUTIES / JOB DESCRIPTION This is an at-will exempt intermittent position which can be terminated at any time without cause. A Special Program Assistant II will perform tasks related to preparation and distribution of diet items for animals housed at the Los Angeles Zoo. The duties include, but are not limited to: ● Diet preparation for the animals including unusual items like frozen meats, whole prey items, bones, and other items as requested. ● Delivering diets to approved areas of the Zoo. ● Using various tools and power equipment relating to diet preparation such as bandsaw, meat grinder, and pallet jack. ● Tasks related to diet preparation such as boiling yams and eggs or chopping produce. ● Cleaning and disinfecting work space as directed. ● Cutting, collecting, and delivering browse (tree branches with fresh green leaves). ● Delivering bags of feed, supplies, and bales of hay to different areas of the Zoo using various vehicles such as pickup trucks, utility cart, electric cart, etc. NOTE: This position does not include direct interaction, feeding, or care of animals REQUIREMENTS ● Valid California driver’s license ● Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather ● Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain and stand for extended periods of time and the work may also involve stooping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, and crouching ● Strength to lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment and other materials (up to 75 pounds; team lift up to 100 pounds) ● Strong attention to detail ● Previous diet preparation experience preferred ● Comfort with working with unusual ingredients like frozen meats, whole prey items, bones, and other items as requested
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