Animal Keeper job at City of Santa Clarita, California in Santa Clarita, CA

PTS Animal Keeper Salary $19.02 Hourly Location Santa Clarita, CA Job Type Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Job Number 2026-2 Department Neighborhood Services Division Parks The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting for a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Animal Keeper in the Parks division of the Neighborhood Services department. This position will assist in the care of the animals of the historic William S. Hart Park, including assisting in the daily feeding and maintenance of enclosures and surrounding areas. This position is expected to work 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedule may vary based on operational needs. Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with the daily operations of the Hart Park Barnyard, including feeding and enclosure maintenance Performs daily feeding of animals and refills water containers based on the established schedules Assists in the daily cleaning of enclosures and the disposal of animal waste Assists in the maintenance of animal enclosures and surrounding areas to maintain a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment Informs the Animal Care Specialist of any observed health or behavior changes or concerns of animals Assists in the routine preparation of food and supplements for animals as instructed Operates equipment, reputed company vehicles, and various power tools May assist in routine park maintenance tasks, including restocking supplies and conducting trash inspections May lead the work of volunteers Performs other duties as assigned Education and Experience High School diploma or GED equivalent Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and safe driving record Six months of experience in animal care in a ranch, reputed company, reputed company, farm, or other reputed company field Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of basic animal care practices, including feeding, cleaning, and handling techniques Awareness of safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols and standards for working with animals and maintaining enclosures Strong communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate professionally and tactfully with the members of the public, volunteers, and City employees Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures for animal care and barnyard operations Ability to recognize signs of illness or distress in animals and report concerns Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of reputed company Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, reputed company, and reputed company reputed company Ability to lead the work of volunteers Knowledge of practices and principles of general maintenance and use of equipment Ability to reputed company physical labor, including the ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, animals, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more Ability to work in indoor and outdoor settings and work in reputed company weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold This position may require working weekends, special events, and holidays Additional Information APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) An online completed City application reputed company is required to apply for this position. reputed company employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this reputed company of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing reputed company assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or reputed company video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify reputed company for assistance. reputed company offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of reputed company of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer reputed company-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and reputed company fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing reputed company. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be reputed company upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, reputed company public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an reputed company or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need. In reputed company, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS. PTS workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours. The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for reputed company reputed company). 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (reputed company will be required at the time of hire.) 02 Do you have at least six months of experience in animal care or reputed company experience? If so, please describe your experience. 03 Do you have experience maintaining animal enclosures and feeding animals? If so, please describe your experience. 04 This position requires the ability to work Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please list any specific hours or days you cannot work. 05 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job