Grounds/Custodial Team Member (Full Time)

Kansas City Zoo • Kansas City, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds/Custodial Team Member maintains a clean and safe environment for Zoo & Aquarium visitors. The role includes independently sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; disinfecting surfaces; emptying trash and recycling; and attending to eating areas and playground equipment. Team members also support special events, welcome guests, and assist with guest questions, inquiries, and directions. The position may include other duties or special projects assigned in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Duty percentages are approximate and may vary based on department needs.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all types of people.
• Must be able to make immediate decisions pertaining to safety.
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance depending on the task or role.
• Ability to constantly move and position oneself to complete work for extended periods.
• Comfort with possible exposure to bodily fluids, including blood, vomit, and urine.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours, in all weather extremes.
• Must pass a background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license desired.

Responsibilities

• Control litter throughout the Zoo & Aquarium, including parking lots, walking paths, grassy areas, buildings, and event spaces.
• Maintain the cleanliness of facilities, including restrooms, administrative areas, buildings, and event spaces.
• Frequently empty trash and recycling receptacles.
• Organize and clean outdoor eating areas.
• Set up, clean, monitor, and tear down special events.
• Greet and welcome guests and assist with their questions, inquiries, directions, and other needs.
• Safely operate equipment including trash compactors, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, orbital buffers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, and extractors.
• Perform snow removal as necessary.
• Work with bodily fluids as part of regular duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed