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mkecounty

Zoo - Seasonal Grounds Worker

Milwaukee, WI

$11.23 - $23.87/hr

If possesses a valid Class D driver's license is able to operate electric and /or gas driven carts and light duty trucks; to lead a small crew of Zoo Workers; to work under minimal supervision.

mkecounty

Zoo - Seasonal Grounds Worker

Milwaukee, WI

$11.23 - $23.87/hr

If possesses a valid Class D driver's license is able to operate electric and /or gas driven carts and light duty trucks; to lead a small crew of Zoo Workers; to work under minimal supervision.

Houston Zoo

Zookeeper III, Elephants

Houston, TX · On-site

... Zoo projects. * Exhibits good teamwork and communication skills both within the home team and when working with other teams or departments. * May be required to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Zoo New England

Part- Time Zookeeper

Boston, MA · On-site

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Zoo New England

Part- Time Zookeeper

Boston, MA

... the zoo. Monitors working laborers and contractors for animal safety and watches animals for signs of stress. Checks exhibits upon completion of work for safety hazards. Trains and oversees new ...

Zoo New England

Part- Time Zookeeper

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... the zoo. Monitors working laborers and contractors for animal safety and watches animals for signs of stress. Checks exhibits upon completion of work for safety hazards. Trains and oversees new ...

Zoo New England

Part- Time Zookeeper

Boston, MA · On-site

$19.52/hr

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Zoo New England

Full- Time Zookeeper

Boston, MA · On-site

... the zoo.  * Monitors working laborers and contractors for animal safety and watches animals for signs of stress.   * Checks exhibits upon completion of work for safety hazards. 

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Full- Time Zookeeper

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... zoo. * Monitors working laborers and contractors for animal safety andwatchesanimals for signs of stress. * Checksexhibitsupon completion of work for safety hazards. * Trains and oversees new ...

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Zoo - Seasonal Grounds Worker

mkecounty

Milwaukee, WI

$11.23 - $23.87/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Seasonal Grounds Zoo Worker

Milwaukee County Zoo

Hourly Pay Range: $11.23 - $23.87

 

Job Summary: To assist in the general upkeep of operations of the Zoological Gardens and to perform assigned duties to ensure a pleasurable safe experience for all zoo visitors.

Essential Responsibilities:

 

  • Park Clean up: Under general supervision to remove waste, recyclables; to clean and pick paper; to leaf blow and pick up leaves, to remove snow and treat ice, to pick up and deliver animal food, browse, tables, chairs and other items.
  • Landscaping: To operate riding and push mowers, weed whips, tillers, to aerate, plant, water, prune, weed, removal of evasive plants, to top dress, seed and perform other landscape functions.
  • Lead and Drive: If possesses a valid Class D driver’s license is able to operate electric and /or gas driven carts and light duty trucks; to lead a small crew of Zoo Workers; to work under minimal supervision. Driving could include plowing snow, going off zoo grounds to pick up trees for browse, items for the zoo.
  • Repair and Operate: To do routine maintenance to buildings, fencing, pavement, and equipment, to paint buildings, fences, operate a pressure washer, and if has a valid Class D driver’s license operate equipment such as fork lifts and skid loaders.
  • Other: To provide information and direction to Zoo Visitors, to lend assistance to other staff and Zoo Visitors, other jobs and duties that may be assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as Outlook, LMS, and spreadsheets.
  • Able to lift, carry up to 50lbs.
  • Able to push, and pull up to 75 lbs.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Possession of a Driver’s License
  • Forklift Certified

NOTE:  This original application is open to permanent residents of the United States. Appointee must establish residency in the state of Wisconsin within six months of start date and maintain such residency during incumbency. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

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