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Greater St. Louis

Working on the inaugural team of Animal Care staff at the Saint Louis Zoo's WildCare Park as it is designed and constructed. Introducing animals to their new homes and helping in the design-phase to make WildCare Park a world class institution for endangered species conservation. This position also includes caring for American red wolves at our off-display property, where they are managed under the recovery plan to be candidates for release into the wild of North Carolina.

Greater St. Louis Area

Zoo Keeper in the River's Edge at the Saint Louis Zoo caring for Asian Elephants, Black Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Red River Hogs, Bat-Eared Foxes, Dwarf Mongoose, Egyptian Geese and Sacred Ibis.

Greater St. Louis Area

Providing information on grounds about the zoo's animals and and its worldwide conservation efforts in a fun and memorable way through themed interpretations. Conducting the "Day With the Rays" program, giving children of 6-12 years a zoo keeper experience while learning about ocean conservation. Monitoring and maintaining safe and positive interaction at the "Stingrays at Caribbean Cove" exhibit for both stingrays and visitors, and teaching about the various aquatic animals in the pool. Guides… Show more Providing information on grounds about the zoo's animals and and its worldwide conservation efforts in a fun and memorable way through themed interpretations. Conducting the "Day With the Rays" program, giving children of 6-12 years a zoo keeper experience while learning about ocean conservation. Monitoring and maintaining safe and positive interaction at the "Stingrays at Caribbean Cove" exhibit for both stingrays and visitors, and teaching about the various aquatic animals in the pool. Guides walking tours on zoo grounds enhancing visitors' perspective on the zoo collection. Provoking critical thinking in visitors of all ages on artworks displayed in the "Inspired by Nature" art exhibit. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

Crew Leader for Maintenance Department, planning time-efficient schedules and performing landscape maintenance on a large variety of residential and commercial properties. Managing a team of four staff members.Other duties include:Lawn Care - Herbicide and Fertiliser applications as part of an annual 6-step program;Irrigation Services - Repairing irrigation systems, startup and winterisation of systems, programming systems to run at appropriate durations and times for… Show more Crew Leader for Maintenance Department, planning time-efficient schedules and performing landscape maintenance on a large variety of residential and commercial properties. Managing a team of four staff members.Other duties include:Lawn Care - Herbicide and Fertiliser applications as part of an annual 6-step program;Irrigation Services - Repairing irrigation systems, startup and winterisation of systems, programming systems to run at appropriate durations and times for maximum watering potential.Snow Removal - Operating trucks with Snow Plows and Salt Spreaders during snow and ice events.Sales - Contacting potential clients with offers of various services offered by the company and providing quotes.Stock take - Collecting information on company inventory. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

Horticultural Internship, learning techniques of urban park management including: -Proper chemical use, -Safe equipment use including power tools and heavy machinery,-Nurturing flora,-Communication with park patrons and various professionals working within the Park.

Mornington Peninsula

All areas of vine preparation and maintenance prior to and during harvest.

Dromana, Vic

All areas of seedling production, including weeding, watering and labeling for distribution.