Environmental Technician 1
Description:
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings, Grounds and Project Management, this position provides daily upkeep of zoo grounds, walks, public areas, parking lot, and other areas. It is critical for this position to create a positive first impression and overall welcoming experience for visitors at the Utica Zoo.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Responsibilities:
- Perform general custodial and environmental cleaning duties as directed by supervisor including sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, waste collection, window cleaning, etc.
- Daily cleanup of zoo including restrooms, walkways, playground/bounce pillow, guest and staff areas, and trash/recycling bins
- Provide environmental and janitorial support for special events and rentals and scheduled or requested
- Ensure familiarity with task checklists: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual.
- Aid in maintaining storage areas, workspaces, and shop in neat and orderly fashion.
- Learn correct use and maintenance of radio equipment.
- Participate in all department activities, including meetings.
- Aid in monitoring the well-being of the animals throughout the day; report any concerns to supervisor and animal care staff.
- Maintain proper reporting and records when required, in line with zoo protocols.
- Assure work, equipment, works areas, and self, represent the Zoo in a safe, clean, professional, and orderly manner always.
- Assist in working evenings, weekends and special events as scheduled or requested.
- Adhere to Zoo, OSHA and other regulatory safety standards, procedures and safety protocols.
- Demonstrate a task oriented, problem-solving attitude, willing to lead by example, act as a role model.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Able to regularly engage in all physical requirements and be able to life/carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Able to actively work in inclement weather conditions year-round.
- Must be able to walk, stand, kneel, reach above head, pull, climb stairs and ladders.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Qualifications & Education:
Education:
- High school or GED diploma, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience required
Qualifications:
- Must successfully pass a background check
Driving Requirements:
- Must have and maintain a valid New York driver’s license.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Some holidays
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Utica, NY 13501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
MISC:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Department: Maintenance
Salary: $15.87/hr.
Job Status:Full-time & Part-time, non-exempt
Union Status: CSEA Union Member
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The Utica Zoo provides equal employment opportunities to all current employees and all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, natural origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The Utica Zoo provides a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
