Seasonal Building and Grounds Maintenance Staff

Roger Williams Park Zoo is currently recruiting part-time, seasonal, non

• exempt Building and 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. Employees in this role generally work mid April through early November.

Responsibilities:

Provide professional cleaning and maintenance of all public 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 transfer station. Ability to help with crowd control during organizational events Required Experience, Training and/or

Education:

Required Experience and Education:

One year of experience in a cleaning environment.

Preferred Experience and Education:

Recent experience working with diverse populations and fluency speaking languages.

Competencies:

Extremely strong:

• verbal and written communication skills,
• research skills,
• customer service skills, Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

An appreciation for RWPZ's mission and commitment to education and conservation.

Additional Requirements:

Successful completion of a background check, per organization policy. Valid driver's license. 24 hour on-call availability for Zoo emergencies, including storm response. Willingness to work flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends', and holidays. This includes Zoo Events, such as: Return of the Dinosaurs, Zoobilee, Brew at the Zoo, Food Truck Friday, and Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Not applicable. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person