Job Information
WOODLAND PARK ZOOLOGICAL Laborer in Seattle, Washington
*TITLE: *Laborer (Grounds and Events)
*PAY & FLSA: *$27.18 per hour; FLSA non-exempt
OPENING DATE: 4/18/24
CLOSE DATE: 5/15/24 (May close sooner if a sufficient number of applications are received.)
*JOB TYPE: *Temporary
*UNION: *Local 242: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA)
OPENINGS: 4
*LOCATION: *Onsite only
*DEPARTMENT: *Grounds
This position will work between 8 and 16 hours per week to support ZooTunes concerts and other Zoo Events.
HOW DO YOU ZOO?
More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what is at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, "To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives." Apply today and show us how you zoo.
WHO YOU ARE
As our new Laborer, we know you will be successful in this role because you:
- *Enjoy Cleaning and Performing Custodial Work: *You are comfortable performing routine janitorial and custodial work as well as routine manual work in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.
- *Enjoy Labor Work: *You enjoy working hard. You like manual labor including helping with event set up, moving furniture, heavy lifting, moving heavy items, loading and unloading trucks, standing or walking for extended periods of time.
- *Are Comfortable Speaking and Working with Everyone: *You are comfortable working with teammates, people from other departments, and assisting zoo guests as needed.
*Have a Commitment to Excellence: *You always get the job done completely, whether that job is cleaning a restroom, helping set up a Zoo event, or providing manual assistance to other workers.
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform cleaning duties including picking up trash, sweeping floors, disinfecting, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, windows, and all other indoor and outdoor areas.
- Assist in set ups, room arrangements, and office relocations.
- Assist in event set up and strike of venues and large tent builds.
Load and unload materials equipment, and supplies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one or more months related experience and/or training.
- A valid driver's license
- Basic computer, communication, and mathematics skills.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
BENEFITS
The Woodland Park Zoo offers temporary staff the following benefits:
- 4 complimentary Zoo tickets per year plus other discounts and perks
- Accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Free staff parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
SELECTION PROCESS
Application: Please include a resume with your application through our Zoo Careers site at?zoo.org/jobs{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. The zoo may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.?
This opportunity is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Woodland Park Zoo values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be c