Brandywine Zoo Grounds Keeper I

JobAps; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brandywine Zoo grounds keeper position at DNREC is responsible for maintaining the grounds, buildings, and non-animal spaces, including landscaping, seasonal weather prep, and event support. Work is done indoors and outdoors; light equipment operation is required.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have experience with landscaping equipment and hand/tools, plus a valid driver’s license. Weekend/evening/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc.).
• Ability to perform grounds maintenance and custodial tasks.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims, maintains landscape beds, removes trash, and clears snow/ice.
• Performs custodial tasks in restrooms, offices and buildings.
• Maintains public restroom upkeep and handles trash transport to disposal area.
• Operates landscaping equipment and hand/power tools.
• Sets up and cleans up for Zoo programs and events.
• Maintains good public relations with visitors and staff.

Skills

Mowing and landscape maintenance

Public/customer service

Dependability

Tools

Lawn equipment

Hand 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

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all position in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• 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

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

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.

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

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.