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Woodland Park Zoo

Grounds Laborer (Various)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$31.99 - $36.54/hr

Local 242: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) OPENINGS: Ongoing pool for current and future vacancies LOCATION: Onsite only DEPARTMENT: Grounds This job posting's candidate pool ...

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Grounds Laborer (Various)

Woodland Park Zoo

Seattle, WA • On-site

$31.99 - $36.54/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Woodland Park Zoo rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 37 rated wildlife parks and zoos

Job description

PAY & FLSA: $31.99 - $36.54 per hour; FLSA non-exempt
The starting rate for this role is $31.99 per hour. Every employee under the Joint Crafts Council wage scale, on first appointment, will receive the first step of the salary range for the position. Employees will advance to the second step at the start of the pay period after their one-year anniversary and each milestone thereafter (3 years, 6 years, 11 years, and 17 years of service) with Step 6 being the maximum pay rate.
OPENING DATE: 08/26/2026
CLOSE DATE: 09/08/2026
JOB TYPE: Temporary, full-time, and part-time opportunities may be available
UNION: Local 242: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA)
OPENINGS: Ongoing pool for current and future vacancies
LOCATION: Onsite only
DEPARTMENT: Grounds
This job posting's candidate pool may be used to fill any Laborer positions (regular full-time, regular part-time, and temporary/on-call).
The work schedule for the various job types are as follows:
  • Full-time - Day shift: 5 consecutive days, 5:30am-2pm
  • Part-time - Day shift: 2 -3 days per week, 5:30am-2pm OR Swing shift: 2 -3 days per week, 2pm-10:30pm
  • Temporary - On-call basis depending on operational need, assignment end date anticipated November/December

HOW DO YOU ZOO?
More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what is at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, "To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives." Apply today and show us how you zoo.
WHO YOU ARE
As our new Laborer, we know you will be successful in this role because you:
  • Enjoy Cleaning and Performing Custodial Work: You are comfortable performing routine janitorial and custodial work as well as routine manual work in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.
  • Enjoy Labor Work: You enjoy working hard. You like manual labor including helping with event set up, moving furniture, heavy lifting, moving heavy items, loading and unloading trucks, standing or walking for extended periods of time.
  • Are Comfortable Speaking and Working with Everyone: You are comfortable working with teammates, people from other departments, and assisting zoo guests as needed.
  • Have a Commitment to Excellence: You always get the job done completely, whether that job is cleaning a restroom, helping set up a Zoo event, or providing manual assistance to other workers.

YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform cleaning duties including picking up trash, sweeping floors, disinfecting, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, windows, and all other indoor and outdoor areas.
  • Assist in set ups, room arrangements, and office relocations.
  • Assist in event set up and strike of venues and large tent builds.
  • Load and unload materials equipment, and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one or more months related experience and/or training.
  • A valid driver's license
  • Basic computer, communication, and mathematics skills.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

BENEFITS
Woodland Park Zoo offers benefits and perks that may vary by employment classification, schedule, and eligibility.
Some perks include:
  • 4 complimentary Zoo tickets per year plus other discounts and perks
  • Accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Free staff parking
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

SELECTION PROCESS
Application: Please submit your application through our Zoo Careers site at zoo.org/jobs. The zoo may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
This opportunity is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Woodland Park Zoo values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The zoo encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, 2SLGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Woodland Park Zoo is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in all its services. If you need accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact our recruiting team at careers@zoo.org.
Offer: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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