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Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Staff Providence RI Zoological Society

General Job Requirements:

2021 Building & Grounds, Full-time
Maintenance Staff

Roger Williams Park Zoo (RWPZ) of Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the nation’s oldest zoos, exhibiting over 100 animal species. Our culture is built on our core values -community, fun, innovation, diversity, integrity, sustainability, and excellence. We value our role in the community as a treasured place for families and a trusted resource for learning; we create a sense of community for our staff and contribute to the global conservation community. We provide a fun experience for our guests and believe that a fun environment is essential to create a great workplace. We are willing to take risks, to propose novel ideas and to think “out of the box”. Bold dreams are welcome here. We act with respect toward all. We value diversity and are intolerant of bias. Integrity and honesty drive our business practices and our relationships with each other and our constituents. We are driven by our vision of greater sustainability in our environmental practices and in our business model. We believe that by establishing a sustainable financial base we can best achieve our goals. We are always striving for excellence. We work to exceed expectations in all areas. We welcome all who share our core values!

RWPZ is currently recruiting for full-time, year-round, Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Staff. The Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Staff are responsible for the custodial, repair, maintenance, and landscape activities for Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide professional cleaning and maintenance of all public areas and private restroom facilities within the zoo.
  • Litter removal in all public and private areas excluding animal areas.
  • Recyclable and trash removal and hauling, liner replacement, and cleaning all receptacles on a daily basis and as needed.
  • Special event setup, decorating and take down as requested.
  • Plan daily work assignments and break schedules.
  • Completing work orders in a timely manner.
  • Sweeping and edging of all pathways.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of Marco Polo moat.
  • Light bulb replacement.
  • Fixture repair.
  • Painting and touch up painting.
  • Cleaning floors.
  • Rug cleaning and maintenance.
  • Maintain clean viewing glass throughout the zoo.
  • Maintain an hourly bathroom check in all areas throughout the zoo.
  • Wall and ceiling cleaning,
  • Proper storage of janitorial equipment and supplies, maintaining well stocked, clean and organized supply closets.
  • Maintain a clean dumpster.
  • Assist, support and mentor seasonal employees if needed.
  • Ability to help with crowd control during organizational events.

Education Requirements:
CRITERIA
Experience and Education:
One year experience in a cleaning environment. Bilingual in multiple languages is a plus.

Skills and Aptitudes:

  • Extremely strong:
  • verbal and written communication skills,
  • research skills,
  • customer service skills,
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
  • An appreciation for informal, lifelong learning in agreement with the RWPZ’s mission and commitment to education and conservation.
  • 24 hour on-call availability for Zoo emergencies, including storm response.

Additional Requirements:

  • Successful completion of a background check, per organization policy.
  • Valid state driver’s license.
  • Willingness to work flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends’, and holidays. This includes Zoo Events, such as: Asian Lanterns, Zoobilee, Brew at the Zoo, Food Truck Fridays’, and Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Required to stand, walk, lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds throughout the zoo to set up for events.

As a Seasonal Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Staff, you will be joining our team in showcasing our Zoo pride and excellence in customer service.

To Apply:
Email resume to: employment@rwpzoo.org
Apply online at: www.rwpzoo.org/careers
Fax to: 401-941-1325 or 941-3988