Custodian - Part Time

Indianapolis Zoo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free zoo admission for employees and 4

Zoo passes

Job summary

The Indianapolis Zoo is hiring part-time Custodian/Park Services Team Members to help keep our facilities clean, sanitary, and welcoming for guests. This entry-level role supports the Zoo’s mission while offering a flexible, student- and retiree-friendly schedule.

Responsibilities include cleaning/restrooms, stocking facilities, and maintaining overall cleanliness throughout the Zoo. Experience in customer service or housekeeping is a plus, and strong teamwork is valued.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; prior experience in customer service or housekeeping is a plus.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, family-friendly environment.
• Strong teamwork and good attitude are important for success.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sanitation and safety standards across the Zoo.
• Cleans and stocks restrooms; cleans buildings and surfaces.
• Vacuuming, window cleaning, wiping surfaces, etc.
• Assists with inventory and stocking in storage areas.
• Works well both in teams and independently.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

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!

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.