Wildlife Habitat Grounds Technician

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain elephant and rhinoceros exhibits and surrounding habitats. You will collaborate with animal care, horticulture, and grounds teams to ensure safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal of the zoo spaces.

The role supports flexible scheduling, with responsibilities across indoors and outdoors, and requires experience in grounds maintenance and pesticide-related tasks while adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape/grounds maintenance or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 to handle and apply regulated pesticides and fertilizers
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and pass driver’s history check; obtain Oklahoma Service Technician Identification Card by passing state exam

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned animal exhibits and adjacent service areas, including basic repairs and landscape work
• Perform routine grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching, snow removal, and pathway cleaning
• Work near animal habitats and follow biosecurity and PPE protocols

Skills

Computer systems usage

Written communication

Organization and time management

Interpersonal communication

Hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license (Oklahoma)

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain elephant and rhinoceros exhibits and surrounding habitats. You will collaborate with animal care, horticulture, and grounds teams to ensure safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal of the zoo spaces.

The role supports flexible scheduling, with responsibilities across indoors and outdoors, and requires experience in grounds maintenance and pesticide-related tasks while adhering to safety guidelines.