Laborer Zoological Society - 3.9 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $23.52 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Lift truck Truck delivery (delivery method) Driver's License Dump truck Material handling equipment operation Full Job Description Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium

POSITION POSTING

Posting Date :

9/3/2026

Removal Date :

Until Filled Position Title :

Laborer Daylight Shift, 8:00AM to 5:00

PM Department:

Grounds Position Status:

Full-time, Hourly Collective Bargaining Unit (PJCBC)

Shift:

Daylight, Pass Days -

Sunday/Monday Responsibilities/ Duties :

Responsible for trash and organic waste collection and removal; Makes deliveries to departments as required; Responsible for special events setups and breakdowns; Assists the gardeners, keepers and tradesmen as required; Cuts grass, performs leaf removal, shovels snow and performs other outside maintenance tasks as required; Moves heavy furniture, boxes, equipment, tables, chairs, etc. Performs material handling and loading and unloading of trucks as needed; Operates heavy mechanical cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, snow blowers, buffers, etc,; Operates complex, off-the-road motorized equipment; Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel and other related tasks and duties as assigned. Provides "wild service" when interacting with visitors and staff. Participates in Zoo functions as required. Participates in educational trade classes as required.

Qualifications/Experience/Education:

High school diploma or equivalent and one to three years' experience is preferred; Ability to read, write and communicate at a level that enables the individual to perform essential functions; Ability to lift 50 pounds chest height; Position may have to work in extreme weather conditions. Shift is daylight, also requiring availability on weekends and holidays. Valid PA driver's license required at all times; annual verification must be provided; Must be able to drive utility cart, utility van (small to large) and dump truck (one ton and less); Position is physically demanding requiring the ability to walk, stand, lift, push, pull, carry, bend, stoop, twist, etc.

Submit resume to:

Zoological Society of Pittsburgh Human Resources Department One Wild Place Pittsburgh, PA 15206 EOE