Zoo Housekeeper: Clean, Safe, Guest-Focused

Houston Zoo, Inc.; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Houston Zoo is hiring for a Housekeeper who will work across locations including restrooms, offices, behind‑the‑scenes areas, and outdoor exhibits. The role requires weekend and event hours, a professional appearance in uniform, and strong guest‑facing communication.

Responsibilities include sanitizing bathrooms, maintaining clean public spaces, following PPE protocols, and reporting needs to supervisors. High school diploma and 0–3 months related experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a positive attitude, good communication skills and be a team player.
• Portray a helpful attitude when interacting with our Guests.
• Project a professional image while in uniform and respond to radio calls in a timely manner.
• Provides information and directions to guests concerning the Zoo mission, rules and events.
• Proactive in reporting any questions, concerns, or supplies needed to the supervisor.
• Must be able to complete repetitive tasks while maintaining quality.
• Must be self-directed and able to work with limited supervision.
• Sanitizes bathrooms, including sinks, mirrors, floors, walls and replenishes necessary supplies.
• Makes sure staff offices are kept orderly through general area cleaning.
• Dusting, empties trash and recycling.
• Sweeps, mops and vacuums.
• Removes trash and litter from public areas.
• Maintains appropriate PPE when working with chemicals and supplies that could be hazardous.
• Inspects the integrity of supplies, and adheres to Zoo policies and procedures to ensure safety and welfare of staff and guests.
• Completes a daily checklist of job duties performed.
• Must be able to work Special Events and support Special Events staff

Aufgaben

• Must have a positive attitude, good communication skills and be a team player
• Portray a helpful attitude when interacting with our Guests
• Project a professional image while in uniform and respond to radio calls in a timely manner
• Provides information and directions to guests concerning the Zoo mission, rules and events
• Proactive in reporting any questions, concerns, or supplies needed to the supervisor
• Must be able to complete repetitive tasks while maintaining quality
• Must be self-directed and able to work with limited supervision
• Sanitizes bathrooms, including sinks, mirrors, floors, walls and replenishes necessary supplies
• M akes sure staff offices are kept orderly through general area cleaning
• Dusting, empties trash and recycling
• Sweeps, mops and vacuums
• Removes trash and litter from public areas
• Maintains PPE when working with chemicals and supplies that could be hazardous
• Inspects supplies and adheres to Zoo policies to ensure safety and welfare of collection animals, guests, and staff
• Completes a daily checklist of job duties performed
• Must be able to work Special Events and support Special Events staff

Kenntnisse

Excellent oral and written comms

Strong interpersonal skills

Team player

Independent work

Ausbildung

High School Diploma / GED

Jobbeschreibung

The Houston Zoo is hiring for a Housekeeper who will work across locations including restrooms, offices, behind‑the‑scenes areas, and outdoor exhibits. The role requires weekend and event hours, a professional appearance in uniform, and strong guest‑facing communication.

Responsibilities include sanitizing bathrooms, maintaining clean public spaces, following PPE protocols, and reporting needs to supervisors. High school diploma and 0–3 months related experience preferred.