Keeper II - HIIZ; Aquatics

Job Details

Job Location:

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - Tucson, AZ 85743

Make a Splash in Conservation and Join Us as a Full-Time Keeper II

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s HIIZ Department is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Keeper II to join our specialized team in a regular, full-time capacity. This hands-on role provides comprehensive care for a diverse collection of aquatic animals representing Sonoran Desert and Gulf of California ecosystems across public exhibits and conservation programs. Responsibilities include daily animal husbandry, health monitoring, providing enrichment, and managing aquatic life-support systems, alongside engaging guests and supporting volunteers at our popular stingray exhibit.

Minimum requirements include proven experience in aquatic husbandry, though a combination of education and experience will be considered; background in an AZA-accredited facility is preferred. The ideal candidate must be highly self-motivated, capable of working with little supervision or within a small team, and eager to share their knowledge in a dynamic educational environment.

This position is considered open until filled; however, application review will begin immediately. Please understand that if offered a position you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and provide a current satisfactory 39-month driver's history reportas a final condition of employment.

Job Title:

Keeper II

Department:
Herpetology, Ichthyology & Invertebrate Zoology (HIIZ)

Reports To:

Curator

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt;
Full-time

Compensation: $19.51 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, FSA, HRA, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Ensures animal welfare and institutional support by performing the duties below.

Include the following. Other duties will be assigned.

• Prepares food for charges by chopping or grinding meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables; mixing prepared, dry, or liquid commercial feeds, or unbaling forage grasses per department practices and protocols.
• Cleans and fills water containers and places food in enclosures per department practices and protocols.
• Adds vitamins, medications or supplements to food or water as prescribed by ASDM's Veterinarian.
• Observes animals to detect illnesses or injuries and notifies Curator or ASDM's Veterinarians of findings. Will promptly notify Curator or veterinary team of issues and concerns.
• Assists ASDM's Veterinarians and Veterinary Technician in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries.
• Will perform injection of prescribed medications after appropriate training from ASDM veterinary staff or Vet Technician.
• Cleans and disinfects animals' quarters per department practices and protocols.
• Will assist with developing desired animal behaviors per department practices and protocols.
• Will be involved with the training, management and certification of volunteers
• Under curatorial direction, transfers Collection animals from one location or enclosure to another for purposes such as rearrangement of exhibits, veterinary needs, or programs.
• Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified per department practices and protocols.
• Answers visitor questions concerning animal habits, conservation, or museum operations.
• Participates in educational activities as required, (i.e., Docent classes, ADC, Art Institute, media).
• May be responsible for training volunteers, Docents and Education staff on how to work with interpretive animals.
• Assists other collection departments, maintenance, and exhibits staff when required.
• Will provide and create approved environmental enrichment, following AZA guidelines and per department practices and protocols.
• Will participate in formal presentations at ASDM or off-site, (i.e., Keeper talks, theater programs, behind-the-scenes tours).
• Will complete on-line annual training as required.

There are no staff supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. However, this position may supervise and/or provide direction to volunteers assisting with Keeper duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…