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Animal Keeper - Primate Ceneter Team The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is known for many things- our conservation efforts, our green initiatives, our friendly staff... but did you know that we have a strong set of core values that make us the best team around, and a Top Workplace in Cincinnati? We're more than coworkers... we're family. By building Collaborative Relationships, displaying Positivity & Energy, having Pride, Passion & a Sense of Ownership, supporting Accountability, Mutual Trust & Respect, and embracing Progressive Thinking, we have built a team of dedicated staff that focuses on our visitors, our community & our future. This is what we believe and how we act. If this gets you fired up, we look forward to having you join the team! Description: This is a full-time (40 hours per week with benefits) Union keeper position, which is subject to the successful completion of a probationary (or trial period) and the deduction of union dues. Regular off-days will be determined upon hire but will fall between Monday thru Friday. The area schedule consists of 4 10-hour days. Summary: This position encompasses skilled professional and technical work in the routine daily care of assigned animals, enclosures, and related facilities in the Primate Department. Animals within the area include species of prosimians, monkeys, and apes. Duties may include related tasks and/or unrelated duties as assigned. Position Benefits: Union negotiated pay rates, with a starting range between 20.58-24.39 per hour, determined by years of field experience. 200 PTO hours accrued throughout the first year of service, 80 of which is loaded into the PTO bank upon hire Competitive benefit packages and retirement matching programs Employee Assistance Programs Facility culture that highlights the following core values: Collaborative Relationships Pride, Passion, and a Sense of Ownership Positivity and Energy Accountability, Mutual Trust, and Respect Progressive Thinking Intentional professional development opportunities, for both animal care and "people" skills Qualifications: Demonstration of excellent communication and problem-solving skills, while applying good judgment, to deliver animal care and guest experiences that meet the highest standards Demonstration of knowledge and successful experience in animal husbandry, operant conditioning, and understanding of modern zoological practices Ability to understand and adhere to area safety policies and best practices The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers (including staff, interns, students and volunteers) 2 years of primate husbandry experience in an AZA institution preferred Experience with gorillas, especially bachelor group management, preferred Operant conditioning experience with blood draw, cardiac ultrasound, and/or blood pressure behaviors for great apes is preferred Equivalent combinations of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered Duties: Clean animal displays, holding areas, service areas, public sections and grounds Complete inspection of all enclosures to ensure the safety of the animals Identify maintenance issues and correct or repair each as required, reporting non-correctable maintenance issues, including potential safety hazards, to the Team Leader and/or Zoological Manager Observe general animal health and behavior, daily, and report any abnormal circumstances to a supervisor Maintain records of health, behavior, enrichment, operant conditioning and visitor engagement Prepare and follow prescribed diets and feeding procedures for the animal collection Perform operant conditioning and enrichment programs in assigned areas Instruct new personnel in the proper methods