Custodian Seasonal

Brookfield Zoo Chicago • Brookfield, IL

3d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Custodian position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by performing routine and standard custodial duties and functions throughout the zoo under supervision in order to meet operating needs and in accordance with routine operating procedures to provide an exceptional guest experience.
This is a seasonal union hourly position, grade U710 with a pay rate of $15.00 per hour. Please see Benefits Summary section below the job description information.
Brookfield Zoo is open 363 days a year including weekends and holidays. The timeframe for this position is typically April - December. The work schedule for this position typically consists of 5 days/40 hours per week including Saturdays and Sundays with two days off during the middle of the week. The typical work schedule is 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during peak season and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the off season. For special evening events that take place at various times throughout the year, the work schedule is typically 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Work schedules are based on the needs of the operation.

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Cultural proficiency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or (GED) equivalent preferred.
• Prior custodial experience desirable. (Similar roles: housekeeping, environmental services, EVS tech, janitor, janitorial, cleaner, cleaning technician, porter, room attendant)
• Multi-lingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial cleaning duties as directed by supervisor, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, waste collection, rug cleaning, paper picking, laundering, etc. Assigned work areas may include all sections of the park: restrooms, restaurants, lunchrooms, offices, laboratories and hospital, public areas of animal buildings, conference rooms and meeting areas, security, etc.
• Properly operate and maintain assigned equipment including mops and buckets, brooms and other hand tools, vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, rug cleaning equipment, laundry equipment, and other equipment as required.
• Observe standard safety procedures and the use of safety equipment. Inspect work areas for safety hazards and reports such to supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with others to achieve departmental and Society goals. Advise supervisor of client and material needs for assigned work areas. Attends meetings as assigned.
• Inform and assist the public in a courteous and welcoming manner. Maintain awareness of park schedules and activities to provide information to the public as necessary.
• Assure work, equipment, work areas, and self, represent BZC in a safe, clean, professional and orderly manner at all times.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings: Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% on a pre-tax basis as soon as administratively feasible following date of hire. Employee Pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions available. First of the quarter following one year of service, eligible employees receive matching contributions of up to 3%. The employer match for Seasonal employees is vested on a 6-year graded vesting schedule based on Years of Service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees