Environmental Services (EVS) Technician - 2 - 10:30 p.m. - (Full-Time)

About the role

The Environmental Services (EVS) Technician will be responsible for the daily cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiencies of buildings and grounds of the Saint Louis Zoo. As a member of the Facilities and Planning Division, this position will support the Zoo’s mission and advocate the Zoo’s core values and three keys.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned Zoo spaces during designated shift.
• Use tools such as brooms, mops, leaf blowers, vacuums, scrubbers, extractors, etc. to keep designated areas clean and free of debris.
• Work in close collaboration with all Zoo internal departments.
• Ensure that proper safety guidelines and usage of PPE are maintained at all times.
• Know and understand the Zoo employee handbook and adhere to all stated disciplinary actions and personnel policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this position.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with subordinates, peers and superiors.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• A valid driver’s license preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and odd hours as needed.
• All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test.
• As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory.
• The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to access all areas of buildings, grounds, public and “behind the scenes” exhibit areas located across the Saint Louis Zoo.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
• Ability to safely lift, carry and load 40 pounds a distance of 20 feet.
• Physical capacity to endure exposure to inclement weather and hazardous situations.
• Use of proper PPE, engineering controls, and other mitigating tools will be required.

Work Environment

This position will spend an estimated 50% of their time on grounds and 50% in a building. Significant exposure to weather is possible.

Schedule

Shift: 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Full-Time)