Wildlife Park Grounds & Facilities 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

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.