Grounds Maintenance Team Member (Second Shift)

Pay

Position starts at $15 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Zoo grounds (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.

Requirements

• 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.