Invertebrate Keeper

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Animal Care

- Report to work location by scheduled time.

- Maintain clean, professional appearance.

- Perform daily routines as scheduled.

- Maintain appropriate animal records.

- Assist with animal treatments as directed.

- Assist with animal movements as directed.

Communication

- Conduct yourself in a helpful, patient manner with staff, volunteers and guests.

- Participate in various public presentations, with or without animals.

- Communicate problems with animals and exhibits to Senior Biologist/Curators.

- Follow Moody Gardens call out procedures as well as communicating with the team when you are unable to come to work.

Facility Maintenance

- Observe and maintain assigned areas.

- Report supply needs to Senior Biologist / Curators.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to the possibility of bites and stings. Work in water, both man- made and natural, with temperatures ranging from 45 - 90oF. Heavy lifting (50 pounds or more), walking, bending, crawling and working within a wet environment. Outdoor work on occasion, under variety of conditions ranging from seasonal to extreme: cold weather, hot weather, rain, mud, ocean environments, and dry land. Availability for overtime, both non-emergency and emergency situations.