Seasonal Environmental Services Associate

Florida Aquarium•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Seasonal Environmental Services Associate works early morning shifts to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout The Florida Aquarium before guests arrive and during their visits. This full-time seasonal position lasts three months and supports guest experience and staff operations by ensuring public and back-of-house areas meet cleanliness and sanitation standards. The role performs routine and emergency cleaning, maintains restroom and janitorial supplies, inspects guest areas, and keeps Environmental Services work areas, supplies, and equipment orderly. The associate also provides guest assistance, supports special events and programs, collaborates with other team members, and participates in an annual Conservation Day of Action shift.

Requirements

Working knowledge of cleaning maintenance equipment, supplies, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and techniques.
Ability to work early morning shifts consistently.
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, squatting, stair climbing, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in and around animal enclosures and cope with job and work-environment demands while maintaining acceptable performance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
Work experience in the guest services industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning of public, staff, and operational areas, including galleries, hallways, restrooms, offices, and break rooms.
Restock restrooms and janitorial supply areas with paper products, soap, and cleaning materials.
Respond to emergency cleaning requests from team members or customers as needed.
Inspect guest areas regularly and perform spot cleaning to maintain cleanliness standards.
Clean by scrubbing, sanitizing, polishing, dusting, wiping, restocking supplies, and/or emptying trash receptacles.
Assist team members with customer service objectives, including crowd control and providing information as needed.
Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and Environmental Services team members to meet daily cleaning timelines.
Provide guests with information, directions, or assistance as requested.
Complete special tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager, such as high-dusting and cleaning baseboards or windows.
Maintain clean and orderly Environmental Services work areas, supplies, and equipment; report unusual smells, leaks, or equipment noises.
Support special events and programs as needed.
Demonstrate The Florida Aquarium’s Core Values in daily decisions, professional conduct, and collaboration.
Participate in an annual Conservation Day of Action shift.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.