Assistant Zoological Park Maintainer, Maintenance

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking an Assistant Zoological Park Maintainer to join the Bronx Zoo maintenance team. The role focuses on maintaining grounds, facilities, and equipment to ensure safety for visitors, staff, animals, and the facility.

Under supervision, you will perform grounds upkeep, operate light equipment, assist in building tasks, and support storm response and routine cleaning across 265 acres of the Bronx Zoo. Availability for weekends and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using hand tools and small engine or battery powered equipment preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds including roads, paths, exhibits and animal holding areas.
• Operate light equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, and small engines.
• Assist in building tasks and move furniture as needed.
• Support storm cleanup and post-storm recovery.
• Perform garbage and trash maintenance and perimeter cleanup.
• Work Saturdays, Sundays and all holidays; overtime as required.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Snow removal equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Title: Assistant Zoological Park Maintainer

Department: Maintenance

Location: Bronx Zoo

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale.
We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos,
aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, and/or following procedures, and/or routines, the Provisional Assistant Zoological Park Maintainer (AZPMs) is responsible for maintaining the Bronx Zoo grounds, facilities and equipment to ensure the highest standards of grounds maintenance and safety for Zoo visitors, employees, animals and the facility.

Principal Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance, including repair, renovation, alteration, modification, maintenance and installation of, including but not limited to, roadways, paths, look outs, sidewalks, exhibits, enclosures, benches, trees, shrubs and other plants, lawns, river banks, waterfalls and pilings, special events, exhibits and animal holding areas, the Bronx Zoo forest and other structures and facilities, in both public and non-public areas, throughout the grounds all 265 acres of the Bronx Zoo.
• Snow removal operations and storm cleanup work.
• Equipment operation includes weed whackers, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, chain and pole saws, brush hogs, power brooms, snow throwers and other hand tools and small engine or battery powered equipment used in ground maintenance operations.
• Support garbage and trash maintenance by working on garbage trucks, assist in refuse removal and clean NYC sidewalks in the perimeter of the Bronx Zoo
• Vehicle operations - drive manure trucks, and operate electric carts and trucks under 18,000 lbs;
• Operate forklifts and genie lifts in the course of daily activities
• Assist in buildings including moving furniture or other required office movement tasks
• Support other departments with trenching, clearing of fence lines, clearing of drains/catch basins before and during storms, post storm cleanup.
• Delivery and pick up of supplies and/or equipment or to other WCS facilities

Qualification Requirements

• Experience in the use of hand tools, small engine or battery powered equipment and snow removal equipment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to represent WCS in a professional manner and to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, and the general public.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Tasks require manual dexterity and ability to safely use tools (e.g. drill, wire cutters, computer keyboard) and operate equipment.
• Some tasks require climbing, kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements

• Employees must be able to work Saturdays, Sundays and all Holidays.
• Employee must be able to work Overtime if required by supervisor.

Salary

Hiring Rate: $43,997.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with all Federal, State and NYC laws and WCS’s employment policies. Salary Range $43,997.00