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Current Job Listings
Summer Employment Opportunities
The Minnesota Zoo employs about 220 full-time, part-time, and intermittent staff. That number grows to between 270 and 300 with the addition of temporary staff during the spring and summer months.
The Minnesota Zoo employs people from a wide variety of backgrounds. In addition to typical "zoo jobs" such as veterinary technicians, interpretive naturalists, zookeepers, zoologists, and veterinarians, the business end of the Zoo requires people with many different skills, from accountants and marketing staff, to carpenters and guest services staff.
The Minnesota Zoo is a state agency and its employees are public employees, with salary and benefits set by union contracts and compensation plans.
Over the course of a year, the Zoo receives over two thousand applications for employment. All of our positions are highly competitive with a majority of positions requiring related experience and education.
Although we have positions open from time to time during the year, our largest recruitment period begins in March and lasts through mid-May, when we begin filling our summer positions.
Our open positions are listed below and can change on a daily basis. Applying for our positions is easy. If you are interested in a position and feel you meet the qualifications listed, simply click on the link within the posting. That link will take you to the State of Minnesota’s resume database where applicants can submit resumes for positions open for all state agencies, including the Minnesota Zoo.
Application deadline: May 16, 2008
The Minnesota Zoo has an opening for a Stationary Engineer. This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of boilers at the Heating Plant. This position also performs preventative maintenance and repairs. This position also monitors the operation of fire alarm and energy management systems. Minnesota Boiler First Class Engineer Grade B License required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must have a valid driver’s license. A variety of mechanical skills are necessary in this position. A candidate must be familiar with standard boiler room procedures and practices. Must be capable of operating a wide variety of hand and power tools. Heavy lifting is required infrequently. Preferred qualifications include electrical power generation experience, certified for refrigerant handling, troubleshooting skills for mechanical and control systems, knowledge of instrumentation (pneumatic and/or DDC), keyboarding skills using DOS and/or Window operating systems, and advanced knowledge of energy management systems. This position starts at $19.32 an hour, with .65 an hour shift differential. This position works rotating shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance, paid holidays, and paid vacation and sick leave.
Interested applicants should apply on-line at https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/Portal/Home. After setting up an account and submitting a resume, you can apply for this position by searching on and applying for job number 08MZG0000060. Follow the instructions to apply for this position. Application deadline is May 16, 2008. Questions may be directed to Teri.Weitz@state.mn.us.
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