Environmental Services; EVS Technician

Locations

Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA

• On-site
• Laborer
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: GROUN
  001737

The Environmental Services(EVS)
Technicianwillberesponsible forthedailycleanliness, safety, and operational efficiencies of buildings and grounds of the Saint Louis Zoo.

As amember ofthe Facilities and Planning Division, this position will support the Zoo’s mission andadvocatethe Zoo’s core values and three keys.

The following reflects Management’s definition of essential functions for this position but does not restrictadditionalassigned tasks. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position.

• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned Zoospacesduringdesignatedshift.
• Use tools such as brooms, mops, leaf blowers, vacuums,scrubbers, extractors,etc. to keep designated areas clean and free of debris.
• Work in close collaboration with all Zoo internal departments.
• Ensure that proper safety guidelines and usage of PPE are maintained at all times.
• Know and understand the Zoo employee handbook and adhere to all stated disciplinary actions and personnel policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Supervision of other employees of mot a responsibility ofthisposition.

• Ahigh school diploma of equivalent required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with subordinates,peersand superiors.
• Good judgment with the ability to maketimelyand sound decisions.
• Commitment to excellence andhigh standards.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Avalid driver’s license preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and odd hours as needed.
• All successful candidates for this position willbe required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test. As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory. The drug testscreens forfive substances, including marijuana.

• Ability to access all areas of buildings, grounds, public and “behind the scenes” exhibit areaslocatedacross the Saint Louis Zoo.
• Ability to remain onfeetforlong periods, climb stairs,bendand stoop.
• Ability to safely lift, carry and load 40 poundsa distance of 20feet.
• Physical capacity to endure exposure to inclement weather and hazardous situations. Use of proper PPE, engineering controls, and other mitigating tools will be required.

This position will spend an estimated
50% of their time on grounds and
50% in a building. Significant exposure to weather is possible.

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