Perform animal care duties; provide custodial care for animals and animal facilities.

Perform routine tasks involved in the care and feeding of animals.

First-level class of series.

Feed and water animals in accordance with prescribed diets and instruc­tions; 

Transfer animals from soiled to clean enclosures making sure to main­tain individual animal identity; prepare animal quarters in accordance with specified procedures; 

Clean and/or sterilize cages, pans, runs and surrounding premises including walls, floors, windows, food preparation rooms and cage washing areas accord­ing to specified procedures; 

Observe animals for obvious abnormalities and report observations; 

Maintain records related to feeding, care and animal identification;  

May lift heavy animals, cages, supplies and/or equipment; 

Perform related duties as required. 

Maintain equipment and premises in accordance with specified standards; ensure that temperature, water pressure, humidity and lighting remain within accept­able ranges; read and record data; report deviations;

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Physical ability to do required work; ability to read and write.

 

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.