Grounds Associate
Our Grounds Associates are responsible for keeping the paths, walkways and parking lots of the Zoo neat and clean. Grounds Associates direct visitors to exhibits and answer questions as they guide our visitors from all over the world through the park.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Greeting visitors , anticipating their needs, and providing a positive experience
- Maintaining the highest standards of park cleanliness, including regularly monitor and participate in trash removal around Zoo and its surrounding areas
- Performing seasonal grounds duties including leaf-raking, snow and ice removal to ensure the safety of visitors and co-workers throughout the Zoo
- Attend to gum and graffiti removal
- Helping visitors with information and directions in a courteous manner
- Keeping work area clean, organized, and stocked with appropriate supplies and materials.
Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 16 years or older
- Must be courteous, friendly, and helpful
- Must have good oral communication skills
- Proactive and outgoing nature
- Availability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions
- Work well with others or alone in all weather conditions
- Ability to frequently lift, push, and carry objects of more than 50 lbs.