Overview
Position starts at $15 an hour
Applicants without a resume will be able to skip resume upload option.
Responsibilities
- Maintains Zoo grounds (e.g. picks up litter/manure and cleans tables/benches/ restrooms/walkways).
- Hangs and takes down light strands and shapes, which create special effects for nighttime events (e.g. Wildlights, Zoofari).
- Assists with special maintenance projects (painting, fence repair, bench repair, snow shoveling, general repairs).
- Sets up and takes down tables/chairs/tents for special events and performs administrative office duties.
- Provides support for all special events (e.g. Zoofari/Jazzoo).
- Maintains shop area and equipment (e.g. washing, routine maintenance).
- Assures safety of self, the collection, staff and visitors through proper safety training and techniques around the animals, equipment and vehicles.
- Interacts with guests (e.g. answers questions, gives directions).
- Implements sustainable practices in daily tasks whenever possible.
- Performs other duties assigned.
- Posted schedule may be subject to change based on operational needs such as weather condition, guest attendance and department needs.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Maintenance experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
- New-Hire TB testing required.
- Able to climb ladders and work in high and/or enclosed spaces.
- Able to operate motorized equipment.
- Able to perform heavy physical work for extended periods of time.
- Able to balance multiple assignments successfully.
- Able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
- Able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior.
- Able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see uniform guidelines in the employee handbook).
- Availability on weekends and holidays is mandatory.
- Subject to BMV check/Drug Free Workplace Policy/Criminal Background check.
