Seasonal Grounds & Warehouse Team Member

Job Summary

Grounds Team Members are part of a diverse operation that includes custodial work, event preparation, parking lot traffic control, and various other projects across the John Ball Zoo and park areas. This is a hands-on team dedicated to serving zoo guests as well as their fellow team members. The goal is to enhance the zoo experience by creating a clean, comfortable, and accessible environment for all.

PAY

PAY RATE: Starting at $12.00 / Hour under 18 Starting at 13.75 / Hour over 18

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Zoo Membership – during employment ($135 Value)
• Free Bus Passes
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Free Lunches
• Incentive Opportunities for Close Encounters and Behind-The-Scenes Tours
• Penguin feeding, Brown Bear encounter and more!
• Tickets to Special Events
• Lanterns Festival and More!
• Reward-Based Incentives
• Free food, discounts at the retail store, zip line, rope course, and camel rides!
• Flexible Scheduling (Student & Retiree Friendly)
• Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
• Easy Application!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must have sufficient visual acuity to visually assess and monitor structural features, fixtures, furnishings, and operating and security systems
• Must have sufficient mobility to access all areas of the Zoo and to access, enter, and maneuver in confined spaces
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch for extended periods, multiple times a day while performing tasks such as weeding, planting, or edging
• Occasional climbing or reaching overhead to trim trees or access elevated areas
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to wear all required protective clothing and equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must have sufficient visual acuity to visually assess and monitor structural features, fixtures, furnishings, and operating and security systems
• Must have sufficient mobility to access all areas of the Zoo and to access, enter, and maneuver in confined spaces
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch for extended periods, multiple times a day while performing tasks such as weeding, planting, or edging
• Occasional climbing or reaching overhead to trim trees or access elevated areas
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to wear all required protective clothing and equipment

What We Require

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Must be outgoing and enjoy collaborating with other team members on a project
• Must be comfortable cleaning public areas such as restrooms, break spaces, and windows
• Must be comfortable interacting with zoo and park guests