Service Maintenance I - Zoo (Nights)

The Service Maintenance I employee performs a variety of tasks in maintaining and improving the Zoo's buildings and grounds.

Essential Functions:

• Removes trash from waste receptacles.
• Maintains/supports recycling efforts.
• Operates cardboard baler as needed.
• Removes trash, leaves, branches and other debris from the buildings and grounds.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains public restrooms according to procedures, standards and frequency, as directed.
• Cleans and maintains public areas in buildings as assigned, i.e. vacuuming, dusting, carpet cleaning, mopping, window washing, etc.
• Stocks restrooms and storage closets with janitorial supplies.
• Properly maintains and operates housekeeping and painting equipment such as ladders and scaffolds, buffers, scrubbers, carpet extractors, and various hand tools etc.
• Paints, coats and/or refinishes as assigned.
• Removes snow and de-ices walkways, paths and building entrances.
• Performs plowing and salting to cover night events and safe access through the park.
• Sets up and takes down tables, chairs, etc. for meetings, parties, and events as assigned. Moves furniture, files, cabinets and supplies etc., as directed.
• Operates tow motor/forklift to move cardboard bales and cover warehouse needs.
• Installs/replaces paper towels, soap, toilet paper dispensers as assigned.
• Provides work direction to seasonal employees, as assigned.

Equipment used (not limited to)

• Any equipment needed for carpet/floor care and cleaning, etc.
• Various hand tools
• Forklift
• Trucks, snow removal equipment
• Painting equipment
• Computer

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Ohio driver's license. Commercial driver's license preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform variable physical outdoor labor and normal duties, i.e., lifting 80 lbs
• Forklift Operators License preferred
• Basic computer skills

Work Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Work Hours: 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Wage Details: This position starts at $26.04 per hour with a $0.50 increase every six months until reaching the base rate of $27.54. Employees scheduled for shifts starting between noon and midnight will receive a $0.55/hour wage supplement during that shift.

Application Deadline: Open until filled