Seasonal Grounds Crew

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs a variety of duties required to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of Utah Hogle Zoo’s, including grounds, shrubs and planting beds. Equipment includes mowers, aerators, and carts.  Duties include weeding and planting flower beds; turf, and tree/shrub maintenance, picking up trash, raking leaves, clearing pathways and removing debris. 

At the zoo we look for employees who are passionate about conservation, who approach their daily work with a can do attitude, who are resourceful, who communicate respectfully with everyone, and are ready to work hard to support the zoo towards its mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs trash and debris removal from the pathways, designated trash and recycle containers.

2. May assist with irrigation system maintenance and repairs, and clock management.  

3. Performs flower beds maintenance to keep planting areas looking presentable. 

4. May perform tree care, and pruning and fall leaf removal.   

5. May perform snow and ice removal using shovel and/or snow blower equipment in case of unusual weather.  

6. Operate various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers,  blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment to complete assigned tasks.

7. Support Zoo events by cleaning event areas; moving and locating needed table chairs and picnic tables for scheduled event set up.

8. Performs other duties as assigned to help keep the zoo operational including assisting other departments.

9. Commitment to the zoo’s mission and conservation efforts, including interacting with guests to communicate the zoo mission.

10. Maintains strict confidentiality e.g. animal collection information not yet disclosed to public. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically associated with the job. It is not all-inclusive and may vary from position to position.

• Able to work shifts with split weekends (either Sunday or Saturday, not both) and holidays required.
• Possession of a valid Utah Driver’s License or driving privilege card.
• Performs basic mathematical formulas and calculations.
• Basic computer operation to access work order programs, emails, and track project hours.

Required grounds skills:

• Ability to operate small hand tools and small gasoline operated equipment in all weather conditions. 
• Ability to perform manual labor both indoors and outdoors for an extended period of time, including during inclement weather. 
• Willingness to perform manual labor that may involve dirt, mud, spills, wood debris, and garbage. 

Must possess strong communications skills:

• Respectfully communicate with guests and coworkers.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Reporting of accidents or interpersonal conflict to supervisor or security team.

Must have the ability to:

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply critical thinking techniques.
• Prioritize daily assigned work.
• Perform within deadlines, including managing stress imposed by deadlines.
• Work well in a team and on independent tasks.
• Memory for details.

The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of Utah's Hogle Zoo.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a drug free workplace. All employees are subject random drug testing. 

Work Environment

Tasks require a variety of moderately heavy physical activities which generally involve muscular strain. Requires activities related to walking, standing, bending, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. Exposure to spraying of insecticides and herbicides, spreading of fertilizers, cleaning and sanitation chemicals heat, cold, noise, dust and fumes. Requires lifting of up to 50 lbs.