Description

Description: The Groundskeeper is responsible for keeping his/her assigned areas in a clean and safe condition. Groundskeeper is responsible for providing support to the zoo’s Special Events and Emergency Response programs. Work schedule may include early or late start times and working weekends and holidays as required for meeting the zoo’s operating needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing morning safety inspection and cleaning of assigned zone and/or other park areas as directed by Lead Groundskeeper. Adheres to grounds daily inspection check list. Required to immediately notify supervisor of any existing safety concerns
• Responsible for maintaining assigned zoo landscape and/or lawn areas. Requires weeding, mulching, fertilizing, seeding, pruning etc. Ensures that trees are in a healthy condition and notifies supervisor of any safety concern
• Responsible for completing assigned Special Event tasks. Includes set up, take downs of event props and crowd control equipment etc. Executes tasks in a timely fashion and that work performed meets Event Coordinators criteria
• Responsible for participating in the zoo’s Emergency Response Programs
• Responsible for assisting guests finding parking locations when required
• Responsible for assisting other departments and staff when requested. This may include unloading hay, moving furniture, cleaning building areas etc

Skills:

• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to interact professionally with both staff and visitors
• Ability to perform assigned tasks in an organized and efficient manner
• Ability to operate efficiently and safely small, medium and heavy equipment and tools required for the execution of assigned tasks
• Ability to perform skilled landscape, lawn and general park maintenance
• Ability to responsibly use and maintain assigned tools and equipment

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work outside year round in inclement weather conditions such as extreme high/low temperatures, snow and rain conditions. Must be able to work on his or her feet for extended periods of time and have the ability to bend, stoop, and extend oneself etc., as required for performing assigned tasks. Must be able to work off of ladders, scaffolding and lifts. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.

Education: Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Must have a valid driver’s license.

This position requires completion of a background check and drug screen.

Nashville Zoo is an EEO Institution and Drug Free Workplace.

Qualifications