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Laborer 

Description

This is your opportunity to join the dynamic Zoo Facilities team at Woodland Park Zoo. Applications are now being accepted for Laborer in the Grounds department. There are two full-time, benefited positions to be filled at this time.

SUMMARY

Performs routine manual work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work areas. Responsible for daily cleaning of public areas, pathways and event spaces to provide the best experience for our guests at the Zoo. Provide customer service to guests while you work. Assists in setups of equipment, furniture and tents for all public and private events including Woodland Park Zoo's ZooTunes Concert series.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide manual assistance to other workers and use various types of hand and small power tools such as hammer, saws, axes, drills, seedeaters, backpack blowers, shovels and scythes.
  • Perform minor adjustments and repairs to various types of hand and small power equipment.
  • Set out flares, traffic control devices and provides work site protection, as directed.
  • Manually dig trenches, fence post holes, and other holes using hand tools; clean ditches, sewers and storm drains.
  • Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
  • Drive pickup trucks, sedans, and other small motorized vehicles in connection with manual work activities.
  • Perform minor repairs or adjustments, lubrication and safety checks on trucks and trailers.
  • Assist in set-ups, room arrangements, and office relocations such as in the set up and removal of chairs, risers, portable turnstiles, and flooring.
  • Operate hand held scrubbers and polishers; sweep floors and wash windows.
  • Pick up trash, sweep floors, dust, wash, disinfect, vacuum, and perform other tasks to keep areas clean.
  • Perform routine custodial work on a comfort station route without a lead worker.
  • Perform indoor and/or outdoor litter control and cleaning tasks.
  • Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of chain link fences, backstops, benches, signs and bleachers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as to work and collaborate as a team member.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, and may include evenings and holidays.
  • Ability to safety drive a zoo vehicle to various locations both on and off grounds.
  • Commitment to the mission of the zoo and the institutions’ Core Values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Valid United States driver’s license required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must have basic computer skills to access email and submit online timesheet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires an ability to walk or transit across the 92-acre facility in variable weather conditions and enter non-public behind the scenes staff areas. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS

Applications are only accepted online through our Jobs page at www.zoo.org; no other forms of application will be accepted. Cover letter and resume are REQUIRED when applying for this position. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due prior to 12:00 AM on the posted Close date (i.e. by 11:59 PM the evening before).

Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Req Number GRO-19-00001  
EOE Statement Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in application and employment for any reason, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability or medical status including genetic information, and/or veteran’s status.
 

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://WoodlandParkZoo.appone.com



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