Fall/Winter Custodial Worker - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

The Fall/Winter Seasonal Custodial Worker performs daily care and maintenance of the Zoo grounds and facilities, and any additional duties as assigned.

• Performs seasonal custodial work, event set ups, and leaf and snow removal.
• Prepares for the Zoo opening by cleaning public areas, pick-up trash and providing a pleasant environment. Performs closing cleaning duties and the closing of the Zoo for the day.
• Provides regular daily cleaning of restrooms as assigned. Restocks restrooms to provide a fully stocked facility for visitors. Performs no fewer than four spot checks on all restrooms throughout the shift (during open hours) and performs any custodial maintenance needed.
• Cleans all public paths in the Zoo each morning and throughout the day. Removes trash from pathways throughout day.
• Cleans picnic shelter areas and picnic tables as needed.
• Performs regular cleaning of playground areas.
• Collects trash and recycling materials from all public receptacles each day.
• Other custodial duties include:
  • Assists with crowd control, as directed.
  • Performs routine and scheduled cleaning maintenance of all zoo vehicles and equipment.
  • Maintains necessary records as assigned.
  • Cleans all window glass, floors, and carpeting, drains as assigned.
  • Cleans and maintains all common staff areas and offices as assigned.
  • Operates basic custodial equipment including floor scrubbers and buffers and powered vacuum equipment, blowers and weed eaters.
• Performs related duties as apparent or assigned.

• Valid Ohio drivers license.
• 1 years maintenance or custodial experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand Zoo policies and procedures, written instructions, and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to perform simple math computations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate equipment such as floor scrubbers and buffers and powered vacuum equipment, blowers and weed eaters.
• Valid Ohio drivers license.
• Position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting (50lbs); the ability to work in extreme weather conditions.