Custodian - Part Time

Indianapolis Zoo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission for employees and up to

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary Zoo passes

Discounts to local venues

Complimentary parking

Unique FUN working environment

Job summary

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking friendly Custodian/ Park Services Team Members for a part-time, 20–29 hour schedule. You will help keep facilities clean, sanitary, and safe for guests, supported by a cooperative team; prior housekeeping or customer service experience is a plus.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude while keeping restrooms and common areas well maintained. Pay is $13.00 per hour with flexible scheduling and employee perks such as free zoo admission.

Qualifications

• Entry-level custodial role; prior experience in customer service or housekeeping is a plus.
• Must enjoy teamwork and be able to work independently as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sanitation, chemical handling, and safety standards are followed.
• Cleans and stocks zoo restrooms.
• Maintains cleanliness of buildings by cleaning windows, vacuuming, wiping surfaces.
• Assists with storage areas, stocking and inventory.
• Works well in a team but can work independently.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Housekeeping

Job description

Put the FUN back into work and join our Custodial/ Park Services Team! Custodians are vital to the Zoo's daily operations by ensuring facilities remain clean, sanitary, and well-maintained. This role focuses on custodial responsibilities throughout the Zoo, helping create a safe, comfortable, and family-friendly environment for every guest who walks through our gates. Our part-time variable hourly (20-29 hours) Custodian/ Park Services Team Members are always on the go!

Ideal candidates are committed to advancing the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. By providing above and beyond customer service and ensuring a family-friendly, clean environment, our Park Services department is integral to our operations. A cooperative and team-oriented personality, along with a friendly and courteous attitude is highly desirable. Though this is an entry level position, any experience working in customer service or housekeeping is a plus! Pay rate for this exciting position is $13.00/ hr.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures all Zoo sanitation, chemical handling, and safety standards are followed.
• Cleans and stocks all Zoo restrooms.
• Maintains cleanliness of all buildings by cleaning windows, vacuuming, wiping down surfaces, etc.
• Assists with general storage areas, ensuring that they are properly stocked and inventoried.
• Must enjoy working as a team but be able to work independently as well.

Why should you apply?

• Free admission for employees with the option of bringing up to four (4) family members/ friends.

• Flexible scheduling (Student & Retiree Friendly).

• Complimentary Zoo passes.
• Free admission and discounts to other downtown culture venues such as the Children's Museum, Indiana Beach Amusement Park, and Holiday World & Splashin' Safari.
• Complimentary parking for downtown events and access to local colleges.
• Unique, FUN working environment. How many people can say they are able to visit a chimpanzee on their lunch break?

Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.