Seasonal Custodial Attendant, Third Shift

Columbus Zoo Family of Parks • Powell, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a third shift position that pays $16 per hour. The role involves daily maintenance of public restroom facilities, including cleaning various surfaces, emptying trash, and replenishing supplies. It also includes maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds outside the restrooms. The position assists with room setup/cleanup for events, grounds keeping duties, and visitor assistance with directions and questions. Support for special events like Wildlights and Zoofari is also required. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the safety of oneself, staff, animals, and guests through training, adherence to procedures, and proper equipment operation. The attendant will assist other facilities staff as needed and perform other assigned duties. The posted schedule may change based on operational needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
• New-Hire TB testing required.
• Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost-effective manner and without direct supervision required.
• Able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Zoo team members and contacts regarding company business required.
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to excellent service and upholding guest service standards.
• Able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see uniform guidelines in the employee handbook).
• Availability on weekends and holidays is mandatory.
• Subject to BMV check.
• Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• Subject to Criminal Background check.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of public rest room facilities, including but not limited to cleaning the mirrors, sinks, toilets, floors (e.g. mopping, sweeping), walls, doors, emptying trash receptacles, replenishing supplies, and maintaining cleanliness of grounds outside of the public rest rooms.
• Assists with room set up/clean up for meetings and special events.
• Assists with grounds keeping duties as needed.
• Assists visitors by giving directions to exhibits and answering questions and aiding in emergency situations.
• Provides support and assistance to any and all special events such as Wildlights and Zoofari.
• Assures safety of self, staff, animals and guests through regular participation in safety training and activities; compliance with standard operating procedures; and, proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Assists other facilities staff when required.
• Performs other duties assigned.
• Posted schedule may be subject to change based on operational needs such as weather condition, guest attendance and department needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED