Custodian - Part Time

Indianapolis Zoo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee admission

Complimentary Zoo passes

Discounts to local venues

Complimentary parking

Job summary

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking part-time Custodian/Park Services Team Members to join our Custodial/ Park Services Team. Custodians help keep facilities clean, sanitary, and well-maintained to create a safe, family-friendly environment for guests.

Ideal candidates have a cooperative, team-oriented attitude. This entry-level role offers flexible scheduling (20-29 hours), pay rate $13.00 per hour, and opportunities for free zoo passes and employee admission.

Qualifications

• Entry level position
• Experience in customer service or housekeeping is a plus
• Pay rate of $13.00/hr stated in the job ad

Responsibilities

• Ensures sanitation, chemical handling, and safety standards are followed.
• Cleans and stocks all Zoo restrooms.
• Maintains cleanliness of all buildings by cleaning windows, vacuuming, and wiping surfaces.
• Assists with general storage areas, ensuring proper stocking and inventory.
• Must enjoy working as part of a team but can also work independently.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

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.
• 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?
• Flexible scheduling (Student & Retiree Friendly).

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.