Civil Service Position
- 06 January 2024
- 100%
- Permanent position
- 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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About the job
Civil Service Position
at Langenberg Zoo
At Langenberg, a civil service position will be vacant again from early October 2026.
Job description: Assistant Animal Keeper Langenberg Zoo (102997)
Operating organisation: Wildnispark Zürich Foundation (21143)
Workplace: Langnau am Albis
Contact person for job description: Anita Rahm-Gasser, Assistant Personnel and Finance, Alte Sihltalstrasse 38, 8135 Sihlwald, Tel. 044 722 55 13, anita.rahm@wildnispark.ch
Description: The Wildnispark Zürich comprises the first nationally recognised nature experience park Sihlwald and Langenberg as a scientifically managed zoo with native wild animals. Nature conservation, education, recreation and research are the central concerns of the Wildnispark Zürich Foundation.
Area of responsibility: Landscape and garden work
Focus programme: Yes
Foreign deployment: No
Activities: Assistance with park maintenance
- Enclosure maintenance (cleaning and care of vegetation; inspection and repair of fences)
- Path maintenance (cleaning and repair of paths)
- Maintenance of other facilities (supplementing railings and fences)
- Care of hedges, plantings and young growth
Further activities are possible:
- Agriculture (forage harvesting, meadow care, tree care)
- Assistance in animal care (preparing food, feeding, enclosure cleaning)
- Assistance at visitor events
Required knowledge:
- Craft training
- Experience in handling animals
- Driving licence category B
Desired knowledge: Good interaction with our visitors
Mandatory course: Chainsaw handling
Introductory course: From 54 days of service, attendance of the training course "Environment and Nature Conservation" at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is a prerequisite. The course attendance is organised 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 hrs/week, weekend shifts possible, no night work
