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Seasonal Grounds Assistant - Zoo
Job in
Independence, Kenton County, Kentucky, 41051, USA
Listed on 2026-09-30
Listing for:
cmpcareers
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-09-30
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Landscaping, Groundskeeper, Outdoor / Nature
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Seasonal Grounds Assistant performs a variety of landscape and grounds maintenance tasks to keep Zoo grounds well-maintained for guests.
- Performs landscape maintenance as needed or assigned, including mowing, weeding, pruning, spring cleanup, edging, mulching, and fall cleanup.
- Assists with landscape construction projects, including building of retaining walls, paver installation, grading, drainage work, and irrigation installation.
- Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
- Actively participates in related training.
- Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Experience operating small landscape equipment.
- Must be age 18 or older.
- Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment including:
Automatic vehicles, small landscape equipment including: rototiller, string trimmer, bed edger, gas powered shears, and backpack blower, sprayers, pumps, and irrigation equipment, mower. - Willingness to work in all weather conditions outdoors and able to work on steep inclines.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
- Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
- Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.
Work Schedule:Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Final date to receive applications:Open until filled
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