What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoo Society Billable 1 - Zoo Guest Services - PT position at City of Abilene, Texas?
Job Description
Posted Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM
General Description
Under general supervision, to perform a wide range of customer service duties, sales, and support functions in Guest Services at the Abilene Zoo. Provides administrative support to the Guest Service Managers and Assistant Managers. Also, appropriately directs Zoo visitor traffic.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position does not exercise supervisory duties.
Important And Essential Duties
Greet and directs visitors to the Abilene Zoo as well as answer general questions.
Provide administrative support for the Guest Service Managers and Assistant Managers.
Assist with general customer services functions including answering guest inquiries, giving directions, providing information of zoo functions and activities.
Process incoming and outgoing calls; process register payments, process reservation and visitation paperwork, equipment operation, and food preparation.
Maintain, inspect, clean, take inventory, and follow policies and procedures of assigned equipment, areas, and surrounding spaces.
Assist with guest surveys and other reports.
Guest Services employees over 18 years of age may operate a City vehicle and/or motorized equipment (trains, gators and golf carts).
Other Job Related Duties
May assist with other Guest Services operations.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge Of
Administrative and office management principles, procedures and practices.
Basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
General customer service.
The safe operation of equipment/vehicles.
Skill To
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Manage time effectively.
Provide excellent customer service and communicate clearly.
Efficiently and accurately manage cash handling functions.
Interact with zoo guests in a professional and courteous way.
Ability To
Maintain confidentiality of client information.
Work independently.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and initiative.
Organize and plan work activities to meet deadlines.
Use resourcefulness and tact when dealing with upset customers.
Accommodate changing work priorities.
Communicate concisely both orally and in writing to both the public and staff.
Follow and enforce the Abilene Zoo rules, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience And Training Guidelines
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Experience
This is an entry level position, but preference may be given to individuals with previous customer service experience.
Education/Training
A high school diploma, GED, or in the process of obtaining either is required.
License Or Certificate
Train Operation requires staff members to be a minimum 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license.
Food Handlers Permit will be required if preparing food.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within 60 days of employment.
Requires staff members to be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that may include nights, holidays, and weekends.
Must be able to work in outdoor conditions and in extreme heat and cold.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
_X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
Codes For How Often
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)
Code / Task
_E_ Standing
_A_ Sitting
_M_ Walking
_M_ Lifting
_M_ Carrying
_I_ Pushing/Pulling
_I_ Overhead Work
_I_ Fine Dexterity
_I_ Kneeling
_I_ Crouching
_A_ Crawling
_I_ Bending
_I_ Twisting
_A_ Climbing
_A_ Balancing
_E_ Vision
_E_ Hearing
_E_ Talking
___ Other: _____________________
Job Details
Job Family Zoo Guest Services - PT
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Min Rate 13.18 USD
Hiring Max Rate 15.82 USD
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Zoo, 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, Texas, United States of America
Posted Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM
General Description
Under general supervision, to perform a wide range of customer service duties, sales, and support functions in Guest Services at the Abilene Zoo. Provides administrative support to the Guest Service Managers and Assistant Managers. Also, appropriately directs Zoo visitor traffic.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position does not exercise supervisory duties.
Important And Essential Duties
Greet and directs visitors to the Abilene Zoo as well as answer general questions.
Provide administrative support for the Guest Service Managers and Assistant Managers.
Assist with general customer services functions including answering guest inquiries, giving directions, providing information of zoo functions and activities.
Process incoming and outgoing calls; process register payments, process reservation and visitation paperwork, equipment operation, and food preparation.
Maintain, inspect, clean, take inventory, and follow policies and procedures of assigned equipment, areas, and surrounding spaces.
Assist with guest surveys and other reports.
Guest Services employees over 18 years of age may operate a City vehicle and/or motorized equipment (trains, gators and golf carts).
Other Job Related Duties
May assist with other Guest Services operations.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge Of
Administrative and office management principles, procedures and practices.
Basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
General customer service.
The safe operation of equipment/vehicles.
Skill To
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Manage time effectively.
Provide excellent customer service and communicate clearly.
Efficiently and accurately manage cash handling functions.
Interact with zoo guests in a professional and courteous way.
Ability To
Maintain confidentiality of client information.
Work independently.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and initiative.
Organize and plan work activities to meet deadlines.
Use resourcefulness and tact when dealing with upset customers.
Accommodate changing work priorities.
Communicate concisely both orally and in writing to both the public and staff.
Follow and enforce the Abilene Zoo rules, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience And Training Guidelines
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Experience
This is an entry level position, but preference may be given to individuals with previous customer service experience.
Education/Training
A high school diploma, GED, or in the process of obtaining either is required.
License Or Certificate
Train Operation requires staff members to be a minimum 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license.
Food Handlers Permit will be required if preparing food.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within 60 days of employment.
Requires staff members to be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that may include nights, holidays, and weekends.
Must be able to work in outdoor conditions and in extreme heat and cold.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
_X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
Codes For How Often
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)
Code / Task
_E_ Standing
_A_ Sitting
_M_ Walking
_M_ Lifting
_M_ Carrying
_I_ Pushing/Pulling
_I_ Overhead Work
_I_ Fine Dexterity
_I_ Kneeling
_I_ Crouching
_A_ Crawling
_I_ Bending
_I_ Twisting
_A_ Climbing
_A_ Balancing
_E_ Vision
_E_ Hearing
_E_ Talking
___ Other: _____________________
Job Details
Job Family Zoo Guest Services - PT
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Min Rate 13.18 USD
Hiring Max Rate 15.82 USD
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Zoo, 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, Texas, United States of America