Laborer (Grounds And Events, Temporary)

Love animals? Want to make a positive impact on the planet? Come join Woodland Park Zoo as a Laborer. We have three, temporary, non benefitted positions open.

SUMMARY

This position performs routine janitorial and custodial work in assigned areas as well as routine manual work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of chain link fences, backstops, benches, signs, and bleachers.
• Load and unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Sweep outside areas and sidewalks.
• Assist with setting out flares, traffic control devices, and provide work site protection, as directed.
• Provide manual assistance to other workers and use various types of hand and small power tools such as: hammer, saw, axe, drill, backpack blowers, and shovels.
• Perform routine custodial work on a comfort station route without a lead worker.
• Work with heavy duty equipment such as pressure washers, floor machines, carpet cleaners, etc.
• Clean restrooms, facilities, and offices in assigned building and building areas.
• Clean lighting fixtures, windows, windowsills, screens, tops of windows, doorframes, and other high areas.
• Gather and dispose of trash and wastes; replenish restroom supplies, wash walls and windows, dust furniture, and polish metal work. Remove trash around buildings.
• Pick up trash, sweep floors, dust, wash, disinfect, vacuum, and perform other tasks to keep areas clean. Clean, wax and polish floors. Operate handheld scrubbers and polishers.
• Assist in set-ups, room arrangements, and office relocations as such as in the set-up and removal of chairs, risers, portable turnstiles, and flooring.
• Provide minor adjustments, basic maintenance, and repairs to various types of hand and small power equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Drive pickup trucks, sedans, and other small motorized vehicles in connection with manual work activities.
• Perform indoor and/or outdoor litter control and cleaning tasks.
• Assist with manually dig trenches, fence post holes, and other holes using hand tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the mission of the zoo and the institution’s core values.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• A valid Washington Driver’s License.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) or more months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to access email and submit online timesheets.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position must regularly lift or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/r move up to 75 pounds.
• This position is frequently required to kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• A considerable amount of walking and standing is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to typical office environments and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes, or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in work environments varies.

Employment Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid WA driver's license with a safe driving history. A criminal background check, driving record review, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment tuberculosis test will be required of the selected applicant.

Pay: $27.18 per hour

Application Directions: Applications are accepted online through our Jobs Page at zoo.org/jobs; no other forms of application will be accepted. Resume is required and cover letter is optional.

Temporary employees are eligible for the following:

• 4 complimentary tickets per year plus other discounts and perks
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Sick Leave Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Working for an organization that cares about wildlife conservation!

Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in application and employment for any reason, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability or medical status including genetic information, and/or veteran’s status.

Woodland Park Zoo is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in all of its services. If you need accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact our recruiting team at [email protected].