Custodial Zoo Environmental Services Worker

Milwaukee County Zoo

Hourly Pay Range: $16.70 - $25.05

Closing Date: 4/24/2025 or upon receipt of the first 50 applications

Job Summary: The Custodial Zoo Environmental Services Worker performs cleaning duties, including floor finishing in zoo buildings and the grounds. This role will set up and break down furniture for both internal and external events in the zoo's rental areas.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work independently or with a team to perform a variety of cleaning duties in public and office areas at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Items include but are not limited to: restocking, emptying the trash, and cleaning bathrooms, windows, ledges, stairways, railings, furniture, signs, or play equipment.
• Follow work orders by setting up chairs, tables, risers, stages, and podiums for internal and external events held at the zoo. Ensure the space meets the needs of the customer as outlined in the work order.
• Sweep, mop, wax, and buff all hard surface floors. Vacuum and extract carpeted floors.
• Train seasonal Zoo Workers how to correctly use equipment, how to clean, what to clean, and what products to use.
• Lock buildings if working second shift, unlock doors as needed during the day shift. May be asked to assist the Night Keeper in emergencies.
• May be asked to assist the grounds department with snow removal and salting walks when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Current resident of Wisconsin.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possesion of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets (Includes E-mail, County Intranet, Time Recording System, and Employee Self-Service).
• Able to lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• One (1) or more years of Institutional cleaning experience.
  
  

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION