Newport Aquarium & Grounds; Janitorial Host - Year Round Part-Time

Job Category:
House & Grounds

Requisition Number: NEWPO
008831

Posted:
May 8, 2026
• Part‑time
• On‑site

Rate: $13.50 per hour

Location:

Newport, KY 41071, USA

• Maintain the overall cleanliness of Newport Aquarium by completing daily checklists and cleaning tasks
• Contribute to overall building maintenance both during operations and after hours
• Proactively find ways to improve the overall Guest Experience
• Engage guests with animal facts, information, and personal connections through interpretation
• Daily garbage, recycling, and compost disposal
• Deep cleans using specified machines (pressure washer, carpet extractor, hard floor scrubber, etc.)
• Additional cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned by the House and Grounds Lead and/or Supervisor

• 18 years old or older
• Willingness to become Blood‑Borne Pathogens trained
• Knowledge of aquatic life a plus
• Friendly, outgoing and proactive approach
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and evenings

• Successful completion of pre‑employment background check
• In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor
• No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease)

• 24 hours of sick time annually
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Free entrance for you and your dependents, which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• Training and development

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