Newport Aquarium House & Grounds (Janitorial) Host - Seasonal Part-Time

All Career • Newport, KY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a seasonal position for our Spring and Summer break periods. This role ends in September. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain the overall cleanliness of Newport Aquarium by completing daily checklists and cleaning tasks Contribute to overall building maintenance both during operation and after hours Proactively find ways to better the overall Guest Experience Engage guests with animal facts, information, and personal connections through interpretation Daily garbage, recycling, and compost disposal Deep cleans using specified machines (pressure washer, carper extractor, hard floor scrubber, etc.) Additional cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned by the House and Grounds Lead and/or Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: 18 years old or older Previous experience in facilities cleaning desired Willingness to become Blood-Borne Pathogens trained Knowledge of aquatic life a plus Friendly, outgoing and proactive approach Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and evenings PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of pre-employment background check In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop Ability to work in all weather conditions No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease) WHAT YOU’LL GET: Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family Training and development You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before – ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile. You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start…and through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics – truthful and filled with smart people; all while providing the BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATION! And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together. Looking to pursue your education without debt? Grow U has hundreds of programs available from certifications to college prep to associates, bachelor's, and master’s degrees. Most of these programs are fully funded. Learn more at: https://www.newportaquarium.com/Careers/Benefits/GrowU Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.

Requirements

• 18 years old or older
• Previous experience in facilities cleaning desired
• Willingness to become Blood-Borne Pathogens trained
• Knowledge of aquatic life a plus
• Friendly, outgoing and proactive approach
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check
• In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor
• No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in facilities cleaning desired
• Knowledge of aquatic life a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall cleanliness of Newport Aquarium by completing daily checklists and cleaning tasks
• Contribute to overall building maintenance both during operation and after hours
• Proactively find ways to better the overall Guest Experience
• Engage guests with animal facts, information, and personal connections through interpretation
• Daily garbage, recycling, and compost disposal
• Deep cleans using specified machines (pressure washer, carper extractor, hard floor scrubber, etc.)
• Additional cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned by the House and Grounds Lead and/or Supervisor

Benefits

• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• Training and development
• Grow U has hundreds of programs available from certifications to college prep to associates, bachelor's, and master’s degrees. Most of these programs are fully funded.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed