Animal Care Staff

Job Location:

Bartlett Nature Center - Bartlett, IL 60103, Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.50 Hourly, Job Category:
Nature Center, ABOUT US

Bartlett Park District is a unit of local government that provides 611 acres of beautiful parks and outstanding recreational opportunities for the residents of Bartlett and surrounding communities. Major facilities of this Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency and two-time National Gold Medal finalist include 44 parks, a flagship community center, indoor aquatic center and outdoor water park, a 9-hole golf course and an 18-hole golf course, event venue, ski slopes, athletic field complex, nature center, two gymnasiums, and more.

The Animal Care Staff is responsible for proper care and feeding of the entire collection of the Bartlett Nature Center live species. These include insects, animals, mammals, reptiles, etc. This position does require the handing of all species, bathing, the cleaning of their enclosures, checking for proper lighting and temperature ranges. The Animal Care Staff also must feed the collection according to the feeding schedule, which in some cases may require the feeding of live food.

This is an at-will position. Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Clean and sanitize animal enclosures on a weekly basis and spot clean, as needed.
• Interact with visitors to the Nature Center in a professional and friendly manner.
• Feeding of the animals adhering to individual diet requirements to ensure proper nutritional needs are met.
• Maintain fresh drinking water for animals at all times.
• Check heat lamps, changing bulbs as needed. Check cords and lamps for safety issues.
• Follow proper sanitation procedures and always wash hands after handling, feeding and cleaning the animals.
• Monitor supplies of food/insects, notify manager when supplies are needed.
• Keep animal and supply rooms clean and organized. Follow animal handling and care and animal handling and care checklist procedures.
• Attend district-wide part-time staff orientations, crisis trainings and office staff trainings as directed.
• Comply with the Districts Dress Code by coming to work in clean, presentable clothing and wearing an employee name tag.
• Observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. The safety of staff and participants is a continuing responsibility of all employees.
• Train other staff members on animals, as needed.
• Maintain records of animals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a part-time, at-will position. Hours are 3-4 weekday afternoons from 12:00PM - 4:00PM and some Saturdays. Hiring range is between $15.00 - $16.50/hour, DOQ.

In exchange for your time and talent, part-time employees may select ONE of the following single memberships:

• Villa Olivia Ski & Snow Boarding Season Pass
• LIFE CENTER
• Apple Orchard Golf Course
• Barracuda Bay Water Park
• PLUS applicable facility and program discounts

Must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of two years’ experience with animals/animal care and a strong interest in working with a variety of animals. Must be responsible and dependable, as the animals need to be fed on a regular schedule. Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License and be able to provide own transportation.

The Bartlett Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.