Reptile Care Technician

Location
116 Howden Rd Unit 3, Scarborough, ON M1R 3E4
 
Benefits
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Full job description
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK MON/WED/FRI 10-6PM.

About Northern Gecko

Northern Gecko Specialty Pets & Pet Products has a long-standing name in the Reptile Hobbyist Community that has been trusted since 2001. Our name is synonymous with quality, integrity, superior customer service, timely interactions and an overall unbeatable customer experience.

Our ever-present goal is to offer some of the finest New Caledonian geckos in the world, selectively-bred to produce stunning results. Our stock speaks for itself. We are continuously Redefining Rhacodactylus in Canada and encourage everyone to Get Into The Gecko!

We also bring some of the finest quality and innovative reptile dry goods to the discerning hobbyist.

Responsibilities

The Reptile Care position supports the daily care and maintenance of many lizard and gecko species.

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Meet and exceed cleanliness standards of animals

· Lots of cleaning! And we mean it. The cleanliness and health of our animals is top priority. 70% of this position is cleaning at an industrial sink, or cleaning enclosures.

· Daily feeding and general husbandry duties

· Meet and maintain department productivity standards

· Developing a well-rounded understanding of the care needs of Rhacodactylus species, skinks, fat tail geckos and more

· you may also be required from time to time to help pick and pack reptile dry goods orders and inventory products for sales to online customers.

**This job is repetitive and autonomous. You must be comfortable working on your feet, moving up and down step stools, and lifting up to 20lbs. Climate conditions change during the seasons as per the reptiles needs. You must be comfortable working in warm temperatures and high humidity in the summer months and cooler temperatures in the winter (20c)**

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Demonstrated capable organizational and multi-tasking skills
Strong self-management, e.g. time management skills, task initiative
Exemplary attendance and punctuality
Reliability and maturity
Ability to work independently once trained.
Knowledge of Rhacodactylus, Australian geckos and skink husbandry is an asset, but we are willing to train

Benefits

Northern Gecko is committed to the health of our employees by offering all part-time and full-time employees a full complement of medical, dental and vision coverage.

Application Process

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please email a current Resume and Cover letter with the subject line: Job Position #309

Consideration of applicants will be heavily dependent on the submission of a Cover Letter.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Store discount
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Application question(s):

Why do you believe you are suited for this position?
What reptile is the most superior reptilian and why?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Reptile Care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

 

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