Brandywine Zoo Grounds Keeper I

DE; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brandywine Zoo, managed by Delaware State Parks, is seeking a seasonal Grounds Keeper to maintain the grounds, buildings, and non-animal spaces. Responsibilities include landscaping, custodial work, event support, and public interaction with visitors.

Ideal candidates will be at least 18, experienced with landscaping tools, and able to drive. Weekend/evening availability and ability to work outdoors in various weather are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience using landscaping equipment and hand or power tools.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, landscape bed maintenance, trash removal, leaf removal and snow/ice clearing.
• Performs custodial services in restrooms, offices and other buildings.
• Maintains public restroom upkeep.
• Transports trash to disposal area.
• Operation of landscaping equipment and use of hand and power tools.
• Set-up, monitoring and clean-up support for Zoo programs and events.
• Maintains good public relations with visitors and staff.
• Provide excellent customer service and Zoo information to visitors.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Introduction

The Brandywine Zoo is managed by Delaware State Parks with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. This quaint facility is home to a variety of species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. At Brandywine Zoo, visitors return again and again to see our animals in natural settings.

Summary Statement

This seasonal year-round, Zoo Grounds Keeper position will be responsible for maintaining the grounds, buildings, and non-animal spaces in the Zoo. This includes but is not limited to horticulture and landscaping (planting, weeding, pruning, watering, mowing, etc.), seasonal weather preparation and cleanup (leaf removal, snow, and ice clearing), event support (set up, break down, etc.), building upkeep (pressure washing, cleaning gutters, vacuuming, restroom cleaning, and refuse removal), maintaining supplies and equipment, and public interaction as a member of Zoo staff. Other duties may include assisting with deliveries, minor repairs, and other duties as assigned. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. This position is required to operate light duty equipment such as hand trucks, mowers, and various lawn equipment. Applicants must be available to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Essential Functions

• Performs grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, landscape bed maintenance, trash removal, leaf removal and snow/ice clearing.
• Performs custodial services in restrooms, offices and other buildings.
• Maintains public restroom upkeep.
• Transports trash to disposal area.
• Operation of landscaping equipment and use of hand and power tools.
• Set-up, monitoring and clean-up support for Zoo programs and events.
• Maintains good public relations with visitors and staff.
• Provide excellent customer service and Zoo information to visitors.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Experience using landscaping equipment and hand or power tools.
3. Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

• This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must provide proof of negative Tuberculosis test within the last 12 months before start date.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.