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Yard Supervisor

Herschend Family Entertainment

Yard Supervisor

Camden, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Provides for the needs of all animals related to the fish and invertebrate exhibits by doing regular daily feedings, exhibit cleaning and holding system maintenance. 
    • Maintains records pertaining to feeding, water quality analysis, behavioral observations, training activities and medical procedures.
    • Maintains exhibit quality standards through regular maintenance and cleaning activities.
    • Keeps work area clean and organized and reports mechanical failures to supervisors in a timely way.
    • Assists in collecting and other Husbandry department activities when needed.
    • Participate in Aquarium related education, public relations and       membership programs including facility tours and lectures.
    • Comply with safety and security directives, policies and procedures.
    • This position has been identified as Safety Critical with authorized operator requirements.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Required Skills

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in biology or a related field is required.
    • Internships or  volunteer work in a zoo or aquarium required.
    • SCUBA certification or the ability to complete SCUBA certification within 3 months of start date.
    • Ability to pass a pre-employment swim test.
    • A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
    • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.
    • In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor.
    • No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work.
    • Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
    • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
    • No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work.
    • Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
    • Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease).

     

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in biology or a related field is required.
    • Internships or  volunteer work in a zoo or aquarium required.
    • SCUBA certification or the ability to complete SCUBA certification within 3 months of start date.
    • Ability to pass a pre-employment swim test.
    • A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
    • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.
    • In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor.
    • No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work.
    • Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
    • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
    • No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work.
    • Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
    • Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease).

     

  • Industry
    Entertainment