Civil Service Position
Key information
- Publication date:06 January 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zivildienst-Stelle at Langenberg, a unique opportunity! Enjoy a supportive work environment and contribute to wildlife conservation.
Tasks
- Assist with park maintenance and landscape work.
- Help with animal care, including feeding and enclosure cleaning.
- Engage with visitors during events and activities.
Skills
- Craft skills, experience with animals, and a valid driver's license.
- Ability to work well with the public and visitors.
- Knowledge of environmental conservation practices.
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Civil Service Position
in Langenberg
In Langenberg, a civil service position will be vacant again from the beginning of November 2025.
Job description: Assistant animal keeper at Langenberg Zoo (102997)
Operating organization: Wildnispark Zürich Foundation (21143)
Work location: Langnau am Albis
Contact person for job description: Anita Rahm-Gasser, Assistant for Personnel and Finance, Alte Sihltalstrasse 38, 8135 Sihlwald, Tel. 044 722 55 13, anita.rahm@wildnispark.ch
Description: The Wildnispark Zürich includes the first nationally recognized nature experience park Sihlwald and Langenberg as a scientifically managed zoo with native wildlife. Nature conservation, education, recreation, and research are the central concerns of the Wildnispark Zürich Foundation.
Area of responsibility: Landscape and gardening work
Focus program: Yes
Foreign assignment: No
Activities: Assistance in park maintenance
- Enclosure maintenance (cleaning and care of vegetation; inspection and repair of fences)
- Path maintenance (cleaning and repairing paths)
- Maintenance of other facilities (supplementing railings and fences)
- Care of hedges, plantings, and young growth
Additionally, the following activities are possible:
- Agriculture (fodder collection, meadow care, tree care)
- Assistance in animal care (food preparation, feeding, enclosure cleaning)
- Assistance at visitor events
Necessary skills:
- Craft training
- Experience with animals
- Driving license category B
Desired skills: Good interaction with our visitors
Required course: Handling of the chainsaw
Introductory course: After 54 days of service, attendance at the training course “Environment and Nature Conservation” at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is a prerequisite. The course attendance is organized by the civil service. The costs are covered by the federal government.
Minimum duration: 6 months
Working time model: Fixed working hours
Working hours: 42 hours/week, weekend assignments possible, no night work
