Grounds​/Custodial Team Lead Evenings​/Weekends

GROUNDS/CUSTODIAL TEAM LEAD (FULL TIME)

DEPARTMENT: Grounds/Custodial

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Grounds Manager, Grounds Assistant Manager, Grounds Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

STARTING PAY: $17.50/Hour

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The Grounds/Custodial Team Lead is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for Zoo & Aquarium visitors. Duties will include, but are not limited to, working independently while sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, cleaning surfaces with disinfectant, and emptying trash and recycling cans. Additionally, under direction, the Grounds/Custodial Team Lead oversees the daily routines for all aspects of the Grounds/Custodial staff, within an assigned area.

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position, which requires both leadership abilities and a team focused mindset.

This is a full time position working a flexible evening and weekend schedule.

POSITION DUTIES &

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties

• Assisting with the assignment of daily tasks, routines, event setup and tear down.
• Litter control in all areas of the Zoo & Aquarium including but not limited to parking lots, walking paths, grassy areas, buildings, and event spaces.
• Maintaining cleanliness of all facilities, including but not limited to restrooms, administrative areas, buildings, and event spaces.
• Frequently emptying trash receptacles and recycling.
• Organizing and cleaning outside eating areas.
• Setting up, cleaning, monitoring, and tearing down special events.
• Greeting and welcoming all guests.
• Assisting with all guests’ needs, including questions, inquiries, and directions.
• Safely operating equipment such as trash compactors, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, orbital buffers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, and extractors.

Oversees daily routines within assigned area, including,

• Performing inspections to ensure cleanliness, completion, and quality control of tasks, buildings, and event spaces.
• Assisting staff and coordinating with supervisors and managers, as needed.

Performs snow removal, as necessary. 5%

* This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.

Duty percentages are an approximation and may vary based on department needs.

* All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING: Must be 18 years of age or older.

EXPERIENCE: Ability to interact with all types of people professionally and effectively.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: