Safari Full Time Warden

Overview

As a part of the animal care team, you will learn valuable herd management techniques. Primary responsibilities include: safe and proper herd management of safari animals, and monitoring/assisting Wild Safari guests.

Responsibilities

• Use a radio to communicate to other wardens and management team.
• Operate vehicle safely.
• Maintain a safe work area.
• Assist guests needs (i.e. car trouble, bathroom, escorts out, etc.)
• Move animals out of roadways and away from gates.
• Report to work on time.
• Maintain proper record keeping.
• Enforce all Wild Safari rules.
• Able to work on your own most of the day while still functioning as part of a team.
• Check your assigned section daily. This includes fence lines, trees down, wires not working, animal counts, and any animal issues. Report these issues to management team.
• Maintain animal sections in safari including cleaning, feeding, and exhibit maintenance.
• Cooperate with all team members and management.
• Complete any and all tasks as directed by management even outside the duties listed.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work close to animals.
• Previous animal experience preferred.
• Individuals must be able to lift and move 50 pounds or more.
• Must be extremely safety conscious.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license.
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions: cold, heat, rain, wind, etc.
• Must be able to sit in vehicles for up to 6 hours at a time and as many as 10 hours a day.
• Applicants must have at least one weekend day availability. Open weekend availability preferred. Must be able to work holidays.

*Applications without Resumes will not be considered at this time*