• Immediate start date.
• Expected end date: October 31, 2024, but may extend further to support seasonal programs.
• Many of our seasonal employees are offered an opportunity for promotion to permanent positions, or to return as seasonal employees for the following season.

Job Description: Job Family: Park Maintenance Location: Bronx Zoo Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Department: Maintenance Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour

Schedule: Must be able to work 2-5 days per week including weekends and holidays. Schedule varies and is dependent on weather and guest attendance, schedule subject to change through the spring and summer.

Earn your stripes in operational support. Making our park look its best is at the heart of every great guest experience. The hard work and dedication of our maintenance and cleaning staff makes all the difference! You can be a part of this team and gain valuable work experience along the way.

Essential duties may include: - Maintaining the order and cleanliness of public restrooms, exhibit buildings, and/or administrative offices. - Ensuring restrooms are fully stocked, and that there is no debris either in the restrooms or adjacent areas. - Maintain grounds within a given area of the Bronx Zoo, including mowing grass, pulling weeds and raking leaves, using equipment and tools - Collecting brush, debris, and recyclables and disposing of them in accordance with WCS procedures - Providing excellent service to guests, including maintaining general knowledge of park attractions and amenities

Qualifications: - Ability to stand for long periods of time - Ability to lift and/or move 20-50 pounds - Comfortable being exposed to cold and hot weather conditions - Good verbal communication skills - Ability to work well within a team - Must be over 18 years of age

Perks of Working at WCS: - Free employee access to four parks - Complimentary Guest Park Tickets - Company-provided uniforms - Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College - Earned Paid Sick Time - Employee Assistance Program - Free Banking - Discounts at Food & Merchandise Concessions

EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled