Animal and Collections Safety Technician

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20.08–$20.25 Per Hour
SKILLS
CCTV, Career Counseling, Cellular Telephone, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conservation, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Emergency Response, Facebook, Home Security, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Pumps, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Twitter, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
17 days ago

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California Science Center Foundation

Animal and Collections Safety Technician

SUMMARY

The Animal and Collections Safety Technician provides ongoing safety and monitoring of all living and non-living collections and areas within the California Science Center. Duties may include performing safety patrols by foot; monitoring, recording, and maintaining cameras and security systems; responding to and reporting emergencies as defined in procedures; maintaining daily logs; documenting and reporting of incidents; and assisting with events and guest interactions.

Days: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 3:00PM (5-7 hour shifts)

GOOD CANDIDATES HAVE:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must exercise good judgment; have a high level of integrity; be tactful and courteous in dealing with visitors, staff, and vendors with a positive attitude.
  • Must speak and articulate clearly for radio and personal communication.
  • Must be able to hear communications accurately over the radio and in person.
  • Able to see with clarity up to 75 feet.
  • Needs to have both sufficient mobility and strength to patrol assigned areas for up to 6 hours of walking, standing, and climbing stairs, and ability to sit in one place for up to 6 hours at a time and maintain concentration on CCTV video screens.
  • Ability to lift, pull, shift, push 50 pounds, work outside in varying weather conditions, work in wet/dirty locations.
  • Commitment to work a set schedule but be flexible to help with coverage when necessary. This team operates 24/7 and 365 days a year; so, this includes the ability to work weekends and holidays.
  • Must maintain a reliable form of contact (i.e., cell phone or home phone) which can be contacted for coverage opportunities 24/7. Must be able to respond to requests to coverage in a timely manner.
  • Must maintain a reliable form of transportation to and from the California Science Center.
  • Strong writing skills, effective oral communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Must be adaptable for last minute changes to additional tasks that are required of the team.
  • Computer proficiency in Word and Excel required.
  • Must be highly organized with great attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in both a team setting and independently with minimal supervision.

GREAT CANDIDATES ALSO HAVE:

  • A minimum of one year of experience in a security field.
  • Experience operating and maintaining security camera systems.
  • Must be willing to assist in training new hires in the basics for the technician role.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs and documents regular inspections of all Living Collections areas, which includes documenting the conditions, environmental temperatures, physical barriers, pump status, etc via Smartsheets.
  • Assists with securing the California Science Center facilities at the end of the day (night shifts) and with the reopening in the morning (day shifts).
  • Monitors and operates CCTV cameras and in-house security and Life Support System alarms.
  • Reports all incidents, safety concerns, damages, and other out-of-normal conditions to designated responders; completes Incident Reports and submits them; maintains ongoing logs of all alarms.
  • Responds to alarms per established guidelines and policies.
  • May assist on-site or off-site staff in diagnosing facilities problems by checking equipment for operational issues.
  • Assists staff in responding to emergencies, including those involving animals in the Living Collections areas. May assist with the handling of live animals and power equipment.
  • Assists with special in-house events as needed to ensure the safety of all collections as well as guests.
  • Maintains a high level of customer service and professionalism to all staff, guests, and vendors.
  • Maintains a high degree of collaboration and cooperation with colleagues within the Living Collections Department.
  • Must maintain professional confidentiality when dealing with sensitive CCTV Reviews.
  • Adheres to all California Science Center Foundation policies and regulations as stated within the California Science Center Foundation Employee Handbook.
  • Adheres to all ACST Team and Living Collections departmental policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Experience Required

A minimum of one year of experience in a security field.

Salary

$20.08 - $20.25 / Hour

How to Apply

Email all application materials (Resume, Cover Letter, Application) to HR@californiasciencecenter.org

California Science Center Foundation

700 Exposition Park Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90037

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