Husbandry Technician Position Available In St. Lucie, Florida

Husbandry Technician Save the Chimps, Inc. 16891 Carole Noon Lane, Fort Pierce, FL 34945

Position Title:

Chimpanzee Husbandry Technician FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Position Reports to:

Section Curator Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time Position Overview Save the Chimps operates the largest privately funded chimpanzee sanctuary in the world. Located on nearly 150 acres in Fort Pierce, on the Treasure Coast of Florida, the Sanctuary provides high quality lifetime medical and behavioral care and enrichment for chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, entertainment, and the pet trade. Save the Chimps was established in 1997 and is home to over 220 chimpanzees. The work of the organization is accomplished by a nonprofit board of directors, approximately 80 full-time staff, and a number of community volunteers. The Husbandry Technician (HT) position is responsible for performing moderately skilled labor – intensive tasks in the care and well-being of the chimpanzees. A HT is assigned to one of five sections within the sanctuary and provides direct assistance to the Care Technicians in their section. A HT is required to work according to the Philosophy of Care and protocols as outlined in the Save the Chimps Chimpanzee Care Manual. Essential Job Functions Cleaning and maintaining all chimpanzee areas. Cleaning and maintaining food and enrichment preparation areas. Monitoring the safety of co-workers, chimps, and volunteers, and immediately alerting others to unsafe situations or conditions. Familiarity with Emergency Response codes and protocols Participation in team meetings, all-staff meetings, staff training and educational sessions, and emergency response drills. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

This is a very labor-intensive job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: stand for long periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, step stools, ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; able to push and pull metal doors. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and team lift in excess of 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Requirements:

Tasks are regularly performed with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as toxic/poisonous agents, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, animals/wildlife. Will regularly be exposed to chimpanzee feces, urine, spit and other similar substances. Will be required to regularly wear PPE to include face mask, eye goggles/face shields, and gloves. Required Education GED or High School Diploma Required Skills/Abilities Able to read, write, speak and understand the English Language High attention to detail and follow through Basic computer skills (email, data entry) Excellent communication, time management, organizational skills Takes initiative and works well in a team environment Follows directions Required Experience None Save the Chimps is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Must be able to pass a pre-hire drug screen, a criminal background records check and have or be willing to receive a variety of immunizations, including COVID, Influenza, Hepatitis A & B, and others to meet safety precautions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.80 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person