• Job Description

  Req#: KEEPE001451

  Position: Keeper I

  Salary: $17hr

  About the Role:

  We are currently seeking candidates with a background in avian and/or small mammal care to join the Mammal and Bird (Endotherm) team at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. The position encompasses all aspects of animal care, exhibit maintenance, and off exhibit management areas under the direction of the Curator and Assistant Curator of Mammals and Birds. The position will participate in and assist with the development of the mammal, reptile, and bird training programs, which will consist of behavioral demonstrations presented to the public on a scheduled basis. The position will also be responsible for maintaining organized written records pertaining to health, feeding, water quality and behavioral observations.

  About Us:

  Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels, interests, and ages, with the mission to inspire people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems since 1997. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014, the Aquarium has welcomed over 10 million visitors and provided more than 650,000 educational experiences to students. Home to more than 4,000 animals representing 650 species, the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, Asian cloud forests, South American rain forests, and the waterways of our home state of Utah. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019. With a new expansion currently under construction and slated for completion in late 2025, LLPA will soon be the largest aquarium in the Mountain West, and 5th largest aquarium overall in the continental United States.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cleaning and maintenance of equipment, supplies, animal habitats, and support spaces associated with the mammal and bird collections.
  • Monitoring and maintaining appropriate environmental parameters for terrestrial habitats.
  • Providing high-level animal care and nutrition to animals within the endotherms collection.
  • Monitoring and assisting in responding to signs of illness/injury, stress, or other factors that may impact animal health and wellbeing.
  • Maintaining all necessary records and reviewing those records regularly in support of ensuring excellent animal care.
  • Responsible for supporting institutional and industry best practice standards and procedures.
  • Supports excellent animal wellbeing through providing enriching environments\interactions and behaviors supporting animal health.
  • Mentoring and training colleagues in areas of expertise to expand team skillsets.

  Experience and Qualifications:

  Two or four-year degree in zoological or biological sciences. Candidates with a suitable combined equivalent of education and hands-on experience will be considered.

  Critical Competencies:

  • Must have good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • Maintains a good rapport with team members and supervisors.
  • Capable of participating in a team environment.
  • Maintains a consistent professional attitude, high motivation, and ability to accept feedback.
  • Learns and maintains proper time management
  • Knowledge of ZIMS programming is a plus.

  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Valid Utah driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
  • CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain it in-house upon employment.
  • Must possess current, negative TB test results or obtain prior to start.

  Special Working Conditions:

  Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75lbs, stand for long periods of time and drive aquarium vehicles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, reach or feel and manipulate objects or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk distances, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch and stand for long periods for time.

  The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or military status. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations, please contact accommodation@livingplanetaquarium.org .

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium' is located in Draper, Utah, United States.

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