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September 20, 2024
Birmingham Zoo Inc
Birmingham
FULL TIME
Park Quality Specialist
SUMMARY
The Park Quality position is responsible for the cleanliness of the Zoo grounds, upkeep of the restrooms, trash collection, parking lot sweeping, and set up/take down crew for various group sales events and special events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY ANALYSIS
The Park Quality position is impacted by hazardous exposures common to commercial cleaning as well as public safety in an outdoor environment. Some of the following exposures will occur daily:
The Park Quality associate is responsible to follow safety policies and procedures for their areas.
The use and understanding of a variety of personal safety equipment is mandatory.
The Park Quality associate, as with any employee of the zoo, is required to be familiar with the Zoos overall safety policies as outlined in the employee handbook as well as being responsible for reporting any injury immediately to the first aid department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee should expect:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Birmingham Zoo is dedicated to creating a global community where all people value wildlife and wild places. As a workplace, the Zoo is guided by its core values: Passion, Excellence, Teamwork, Sustainability, and Diversity & Inclusion.
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply for this role.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of this position.
Birmingham Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If selected, a background check and drug test will be conducted prior to beginning employment.
Birmingham Zoo Inc. is a not-for-profit entity. The rate of pay for this position is $13.00/hour.
The Park Quality position is responsible for the cleanliness of the Zoo grounds, upkeep of the restrooms, trash collection, parking lot sweeping, and set up/take down crew for various group sales events and special events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Daily cleans and refreshes Zoo grounds to include parking lot, picnic area and restrooms. Demonstrates proper use of all cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Pulls and picks-up trash daily.
- Conducts daily morning preparation of Zoo grounds for opening.
- Assists with the set-up, take down, and storage of all elements involved in Boo at the Zoo and Zoo Light Safari.
- Sets up, as well as takes down props, tables, etc., for various Zoo special events to include outside company rentals, all Zoo fund raising events, weddings, etc.
- Acts as a parking crew member for all major high attendance periods (i.e. Spring Break, school field trip days).
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
SAFETY ANALYSIS
The Park Quality position is impacted by hazardous exposures common to commercial cleaning as well as public safety in an outdoor environment. Some of the following exposures will occur daily:
- The proper use and understanding of cleaning agents
- Thorough understanding of guest safety protocols, particularly with young children.
- Operation of various equipment, some of which require the use of hearing protection.
- Operation of vehicles.
The Park Quality associate is responsible to follow safety policies and procedures for their areas.
The use and understanding of a variety of personal safety equipment is mandatory.
The Park Quality associate, as with any employee of the zoo, is required to be familiar with the Zoos overall safety policies as outlined in the employee handbook as well as being responsible for reporting any injury immediately to the first aid department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee should expect:
- Use of hands, fingers, tools or controls.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crawl, crouch and talk or hear.
- Routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to wet surfaces.
- Depending on assignment, exposure to the elements can be expected.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
- High School Degree or GED.
- Must have ability to foster teamwork within and across teams.
- Must have a current valid drivers license with no prior traffic violations (within the last five years).
- Must be First aid/CPR certified, or willing to be certified.
- Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet frequent deadlines.
- Understanding and appreciation for BZIs mission.
- Full time or Part time
- Weekdays and weekends required, occasional evening hours (during special events) and holidays.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Birmingham Zoo is dedicated to creating a global community where all people value wildlife and wild places. As a workplace, the Zoo is guided by its core values: Passion, Excellence, Teamwork, Sustainability, and Diversity & Inclusion.
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply for this role.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of this position.
Birmingham Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If selected, a background check and drug test will be conducted prior to beginning employment.
Birmingham Zoo Inc. is a not-for-profit entity. The rate of pay for this position is $13.00/hour.
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