Facilities & Events Associate (Weekend Shifts)

Fort Worth Zoo; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free zoo admission

Eight guest tickets per year

Discounts on food, merchandise, and at

Job summary

Fort Worth Zoo seeks a Facility Operations Associate to help keep our park’s facilities and grounds clean and well maintained. You will assist across restrooms, parking, patios, and perimeters, while supporting recycling and event setup.

This role requires 16+ years, the ability to work five days including weekends (9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.), and basic equipment operation. Starting pay is $14.75/hour with zoo perks like admissions and discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older.
• Ability to work 5 days a week, including weekends (9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).
• Possess skills to operate large and small equipment.
• Possess skills to operate basic office equipment.
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain zoo standards of insurability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and appearance of facilities and Zoo grounds, dumpster areas, restrooms, parking lots and associated perimeter areas, all patios and picnic areas
• Assist in maintaining Zoo’s recycling program
• Assist in overseeing overflow and remote parking
• Assist in maintaining the Zoo’s off-site warehouse
• Assist in setting up, staffing and tear down of group sales events and special events
• Ensure best guest service
• Support and assist with special events and after-hours functions as required

Skills

Operate large and small equipment

Operate basic office equipment

Valid driver license

Guest service

Job description

Fort Worth Zoo seeks a Facility Operations Associate to help keep our park’s facilities and grounds clean and well maintained. You will assist across restrooms, parking, patios, and perimeters, while supporting recycling and event setup.

This role requires 16+ years, the ability to work five days including weekends (9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.), and basic equipment operation. Starting pay is $14.75/hour with zoo perks like admissions and discounts.