Seasonal Zoo Groundskeeper & Facilities Support

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brandywine Zoo, managed by Delaware State Parks, seeks a seasonal Zoo Grounds Keeper to maintain the grounds, buildings, and non-animal spaces in the Zoo, outdoors and indoors under varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, snow/ice clearing, custodial work, restroom upkeep, event set-up and break-down, and delivering friendly public service to visitors; prior experience with landscaping equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age required.
• Experience using landscaping equipment and hand or power tools.
• Valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled).

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, landscape bed maintenance, trash removal, leaf removal and snow/ice clearing.
• Performs custodial services in restrooms, offices and other buildings.
• Maintains public restroom upkeep.
• Transports trash to disposal area.
• Operation of landscaping equipment and use of hand and power tools.
• Set-up, monitoring and clean-up support for Zoo programs and events.
• Maintains good public relations with visitors and staff.
• Provide excellent customer service and Zoo information to visitors.

Skills

Landscaping equipment

Hand and power tools

Driver's license

Age 18+

Job description

The Brandywine Zoo, managed by Delaware State Parks, seeks a seasonal Zoo Grounds Keeper to maintain the grounds, buildings, and non-animal spaces in the Zoo, outdoors and indoors under varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, snow/ice clearing, custodial work, restroom upkeep, event set-up and break-down, and delivering friendly public service to visitors; prior experience with landscaping equipment is preferred.