Temporary Recreation Leader - Zoo - City of Merced

Applegate Park Zoo has an opening for a Temporary Recreation Leader. Duties include, but are not limited to, care and feeding of zoo animals; cleaning of animal exhibits and facilities; light landscape maintenance. Physical requirements include extended periods of physical labor such as raking, digging, and lifting over 50 lbs. Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions (e.g. rain, heat, humidity, wind). Hours of work will vary during the week but appointee will work weekends and holidays. Must have some prior experience in an area such as veterinary practice, wildlife rescue or other specialized animal care setting.