Seasonal Grounds & Warehouse Team Member

John Ball Zoo; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zoo Membership during employment

Free Lunches

Scholarship Opportunities

Free Bus Passes

Tickets to Special Events

Job summary

John Ball Zoo is seeking Grounds Team Members to support custodial tasks, event prep, parking lot traffic control, and various projects across the zoo and park areas. This hands-on role focuses on keeping the environment clean, comfortable, and accessible for guests and staff alike.

The position offers opportunities for scholarship consideration, free lunches, and other staff perks as part of a flexible schedule for students and retirees.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must be outgoing and enjoy collaborating with other team members on a project.
• Must be comfortable cleaning public areas such as restrooms, break spaces, and windows.
• Must be comfortable interacting with zoo and park guests.

Responsibilities

• Grounds team members perform custodial work, event preparation, parking lot traffic control, and various other projects across the John Ball Zoo and park areas.

Job description

Job Summary

Grounds Team Members are each a part of a diverse operation that includes custodial work, event preparation, parking lot traffic control, and a variety of other projects across the John Ball Zoo and park areas. This is a hands‑on team dedicated to serving zoo guests as well as their fellow team members. The goal of a grounds team member is to enhance the zoo experience by creating an environment that is clean, comfortable, and accessible for all who enter.

Job Summary

Grounds Team Members are each a part of a diverse operation that includes custodial work, event preparation, parking lot traffic control, and a variety of other projects across the John Ball Zoo and park areas. This is a hands‑on team dedicated to serving zoo guests as well as their fellow team members. The goal of a grounds team member is to enhance the zoo experience by creating an environment that is clean, comfortable, and accessible for all who enter.

PAY RATE:

Starting at $12.00 / Hour under 18. Starting at 13.75 / Hour over 18

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Zoo Membership – during employment ($135 Value)
• Free Bus Passes
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Free Lunches
• Incentive Opportunities for Close Encounters and Behind-The-Scenes Tours
  • Penguin feeding, Brown Bear encounter and more!
• Tickets to Special Events
  • Lanterns Festival and More!
• Reward-Based Incentives
  • Free food, discounts at the retail store, zip line, rope course, and camel rides!
• Flexible Scheduling (Student & Retiree Friendly)
• Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
• Easy Application!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Incumbent will work in various environments both inside and outside and will occasionally be exposed to inclement weather, temperature and air quality variations.
• Must be able to work in relative proximity to exotic and domestic animals and tolerate exposure to animal dander, animal wastes and other zoonotic contaminants as well as dust, dirt, pollen and other airborne contaminants.
• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical hazards; noxious fumes; blood borne pathogens; cleaning compounds; solvents; detergents; noise; and other hazards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must have sufficient visual acuity to visually assess and monitor structural features, fixtures, furnishings, and operating and security systems
• Must have sufficient mobility to access all areas of the Zoo and to access, enter, and maneuver in confined spaces
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch for extended periods, multiple times a day while performing tasks such as weeding, planting, or edging.
• Occasional climbing or reaching overhead to trim trees or access elevated areas.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to wear all required protective clothing and equipment.

What We Require

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Mustbe outgoing and enjoycollaborating with otherteam memberson a project
• Must be comfortable cleaning public areas such as restrooms, break spaces, and windows
• Must be comfortable interacting with zoo and park guests

John Ball Zoo is a drug-free workplace under federal regulations. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.