Zoo Seasonal Worker – Rides and Attractions (18+)

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County is looking for a Zoo Seasonal Worker to provide excellent customer service and operate rides and attractions at the Milwaukee County Zoo. This role involves ensuring guest safety, completing transactions, and maintaining a friendly atmosphere for all patrons. Ideal candidates are 18 years or older and can lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Able to lift/carry and push/pull up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide great customer service while operating rides and attractions.
• Complete transactions using the point-of-sales system accurately.
• Operate rides and assist guests with safety procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Procedures

Point-of-Sales System

Knowledge of Zoo Exhibits

Job description

Zoo Seasonal Worker – Rides and Attractions (18+)

Zoological Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Seasonal Zoo Worker – Rides and Attractions (18+)

Milwaukee County Zoo

Hourly Pay Range : $10.36 - $16.30

Job Summary: The Zoo Workers in the Rides and Experiences department provide great customer service to patrons while operating the Train, Sky Adventure Ropes Course, Zipline, Mobility Rentals, Carousel, and Sky Safari Sky Glide. To deliver great customer service to our guests, the Zoo Worker will need to provide up-to-date knowledge on zoo exhibits, pricing, rates, and a friendly delivery of the services we provide.

• Accurately and efficiently complete all transactions with guests using point-of-sales system. Transactions may be completed with cash, card, tap, gift card, or zoo pass.
• Operate rides, learn safety procedures, assist guests on and off rides, and provide introduction speeches to guests about safety during the ride or experience.
• Provide timely, attentive, accurate, and upbeat service to zoo patrons, while making sure their needs are met in a manner that upholds the standards of the Milwaukee County Zoo.
• Knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to lift/carry and push/pull up to 50lbs.
• 18 years of age or older at the time of the application.

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the United States. Appointee must establish residency in the state of Wisconsin within six months of start date and maintain such residency during incumbency . In accordance withSection 11, Rule3 of theCivil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

Job Family 6 - Natural Resources/Parks and Recreation

Zoological Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America