What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Part-Time Custodian position at Potawatomi Zoo?
Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1987, the Potawatomi Zoo is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join a rapidly growing facility. Since 2018 the Zoo has invested over $20 million in capital improvements, taking this once small community zoo to a modern zoological facility focused on its mission of conservation and education. This is an exciting time of change and an opportunity for the right person to make a huge impact on the Zoos future.
Reporting to the Custodial Manager, the Zoo Custodian is a hands-on position, responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of all public spaces and office buildings within the Zoo. Such areas include but are not limited to: non-animal holding facilities and areas, administration offices, Gift Shop, public and staff restrooms, breakrooms, classrooms, conference rooms, vet hospital, restaurant, and outer animal exhibit glass.
The ideal candidate would be able to identify areas needing attention to keep the Zoo up to the appropriate standards.
Responsibilities:
- Follows direction of Custodial Manager to clean areas
- Uses appropriate PPE while cleaning
- Uses mops, brooms, cleaning chemicals, floor scrubber and other custodial tools
- Continually monitor Guest areas for custodial services.
- Contributes to the team;
- Exhibits professionalism with guests, fellow employees and others.
- Maintains custodian closet in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Understands and observes all safety rules.
- Reports all accidents or incidents.
- Corrects or reports all safety hazards.
- Answer and complete custodial service requests as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 1 year in a custodial position
- Current Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to work afternoons/evenings and weekends
- Hands on knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in custodial work.
- Must be organized and proactive when recognizing what needs to be done.
- Ability to work independently with very little direction.
- Lift heavy objects.
- Stand and walk for duration of shift.
- Ability to use all equipment of the custodial position, including but not limited to hand tools, vacuums, broom, mop and various other tools.
- Have a strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility in scheduling based on Zoo events.
- Able to work in all weather conditions
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
Physical Setting:
- Office
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work evenings, weekends and holidays?
- Are you able to work in all weather conditions?
- What days and times are you available to work?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
