Zoological Park Attendant, Central Park Zoo

About the role

Department: Operations and Maintenance. Location: Central Park Zoo. Employment Type: Full‑Time. Reports to: Director of City Zoos Operations and Maintenance, Facility Director, O&M Manager and Assistant Manager, Facility O&M Supervisor. Position Objective: To maintain WCS equipment, facilities and grounds. About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best‑in‑class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world‑class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Responsibilities

• Clean, patrol grounds, buildings, property, and structures of assigned areas.
• Assist in the movement of WCS equipment and supplies.
• Operate vehicles or other equipment such as snow throwers, leaf blowers, carpet extractors, vacuums, buffing machines.
• Display proficiency and skills in use of tools associated with applicable fields.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in use of cleaning and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to represent WCS in a professional manner and to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, and the general public.
• Ability to work Saturdays, Sundays and all Holidays.
• Ability to work Overtime if required by supervisor.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in office environments.
• Some tasks require kneeling, bending, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds.

Pay

Hiring rate: $39,816; 2‑Year Incumbent Rate: $42,071; Salary Range: $39,816.