Guest Services - Environmental Services

The North Carolina Zoo is expanding, making this an exciting opportunity to join our team.

• General housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, pressure washing, removing webs, and cleaning and sanitizing surfaces such as floors, walls, tables, countertops, doorknobs, handles, windows, and other glass surfaces.
• Cleaning and maintaining the Zoo’s five miles of walking trails, including removing trash from pathways, natural areas, recycling bins, and trash containers.
• Cleaning common areas within Zoo office buildings and exhibit facilities.
• Cleaning and sanitizing public restrooms using appropriate cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Restocking public restroom supplies, including toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, and feminine products.
• Cleaning spills and biohazards in accordance with safety protocols.
• Sorting recycling and compost materials.
• Assisting with setup and breakdown for special events as needed.
• Working in a role with possible occupational exposure (Category B employee) to human blood borne pathogens; must follow Universal Protection Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens Guidelines.
• Working in environments with possible exposure to hazardous chemicals (e.g., chlorine bleach, cleaning agents).
• Ensuring work spaces, Environmental Services vehicles, and storage areas remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Assisting with additional duties and supporting other Guest Services areas as needed or assigned.

• Minimum
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job. Combination of education and experience may substitute for each other as per state guidelines.
• Recruitment Range: $15.00 per hour.
• Management Prefers:
  General housekeeping experience, including use of appropriate cleaning supplies.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Work schedule will include flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have, or obtain within 90 days, a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to work both outdoors and indoors under all environmental conditions.
• Ability to interact with and work within large crowds.
• Ability to use two‑way radios and phone communication systems.
• Ability to walk and stand for the majority of the work shift.
• Ability to lift and drag at least 30 lbs. independently.
• Ability to drive a variety of utility vehicles and trucks.
• Ability to complete weekly timesheets and use basic computer programs for training.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment and tools required for daily tasks.
• Physically able to walk, stand, kneel, squat, bend, lift, and push while performing various duties.
• Excellent visual acuity and hearing.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions typical of Central NC (heat, rain, or cold) and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Expect exposure to outdoor allergens, dust, fumes, odors, loud noises, motion, and vibrations.
• Ability to navigate paved, rough, and uneven pathways.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities.