Zookeeper
3 months ago
**JOB RESPONSIBLITIES: -**
**Animal Care**
- Takes care of petting zoo animals, including dogs.
- Performs daily cleaning and sanitation of animal enclosures.
- Prepares and distributes food to assigned animals.
- Maintains a safe and hygienic living environment for the animals.
- Monitors animal health and behavior, reporting any abnormalities to supervisors.
- May assist with animal enrichment activities and training (depending on experience).
**Visitor Experience**
- Interacts with visitors in a professional, friendly, and informative manner.
- Educates visitors about the animals and the zoo's mission.
- Enforces safety regulations and ensures visitor adherence to designated guidelines within animal sections.
**Operations**
- Assists with receiving animal supplies and disposing of waste.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area within the animal sections.
- Collaborates effectively with other zookeepers to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Performs heavy cleaning tasks, including cleaning animal poop.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS: -**
- Patience, teamwork skills, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Prior experience working with animals is preferred.
- Knowledge of animal training and enrichment techniques is a bonus.
- Ability to tolerate the physical demands of the job, including working outdoors in various weather conditions and handling animal waste.
- A passion for animal welfare and a strong commitment to visitor safety are essential.
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations is important.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interact with both animals and visitors.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: RM1,500.00 - RM2,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Fixed shift
- Holidays
- Rotational shift
- Weekend jobs
Supplemental pay types:
- Attendance bonus
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable handling and caring for a variety of animals, including those in petting zoo like dogs?
- This position involves heavy cleaning tasks, including cleaning animal waste. Are you comfortable performing these duties on a regular basis?
**Experience**:
- Animal Care: 2 years (preferred)
**Language**:
- Bahasa Malaysia & English (preferred)