Provisional Zoological Park Attendant

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society in New York City is seeking a Provisional Zoological Park Attendant to maintain the Aquarium’s equipment, facilities and grounds. The role involves cleaning, patrolling, and supporting event setups within the New York Aquarium environment.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, assisting guests with wayfinding and schedules, and coordinating occasional mail/supply runs to the Bronx Zoo.

Qualifications

• Experience in the use of cleaning and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to represent WCS in a professional manner and to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, and the general public.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Clean, patrol grounds, buildings, property, and structures of assigned areas.
• Assist in the movement of WCS equipment and supplies to all areas of the park as required.
• Provide room/event setup and takedown as assigned (chairs, tables, podiums, etc).
• Operate equipment such as snow throwers, leaf blowers, carpet extractors, vacuums, buffing machines, Kaivac cleaning machines, etc.
• Display proficiency and skill in the use of tools and cleaning materials associated with applicable tasks.
• Offer assistance to aquarium guests with wayfinding, daily schedules, operating hours, etc.
• Perform mail/supply run to the Bronx Zoo as requested and scheduled (with valid driver’s license and training).

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Snow removal equipment

Professionalism

Guest assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kaivac cleaning machines

Leaf blowers

Snow throwers

Carpet extractors

Vacuums

Buffing machines

Job description

Job Description

Title: Provisional Zoological Park Attendant

Reports To: Buildings & Grounds Manager, Buildings & Grounds Supervisors

Department: Buildings & Grounds

Location: New York Aquarium

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best‑in‑class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world‑class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Position Objective:

To maintain WCS equipment, facilities, and grounds.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Clean, patrol grounds, buildings, property, and structures of assigned areas.
• Assist in the movement of WCS equipment and supplies to all areas of the park as required.
• Provide room/event setup and takedown as assigned (chairs, tables, podiums, etc).
• Operate equipment such as snow throwers, leaf blowers, carpet extractors, vacuums, buffing machines, Kaivac cleaning machines, etc.
• Display proficiency and skill in the use of tools and cleaning materials associated with applicable tasks.
• Offer assistance to aquarium guests with wayfinding, daily schedules, operating hours, etc.
• Perform mail/supply run to the Bronx Zoo as requested and scheduled (with valid driver’s license and training).

Qualification Requirements

• Experience in the use of cleaning and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to represent WCS in a professional manner and to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, and the general public.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

Physical Requirements:

The position requires work outdoors in all weather conditions and in office environments. Tasks require manual dexterity and ability to safely use hand tools and operate cleaning equipment. Some tasks require kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds.

Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evenings, special events, and overtime as the schedule demands.

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.

Salary

• Hiring rate: $39,816
• 2-Year Incumbent Rate: $42,071

Salary Range

$39,816