Grounds Keeper

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 including mowing, aerating and weeding planting 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience

Must be 18 years or older. With a High School Degree or GED equivalent.

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 variable shifts with weekends and holidays required.
• Experience in software applications with the ability to receive task and track time in a work order system.
• State of Utah Pesticide License, or able to obtain one within one year:

Required technical skills include the knowledge and ability of:

• Microsoft Office Suite.

Required mathematical skills include working knowledge of:

• Performs basic mathematical formulas and calculations.

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.
• Operate various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds
  maintenance equipment.

Must possess excellent communications skills:

• Interpersonal conflict resolution method.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Must have the ability to:

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply critical thinking techniques.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Prioritize work.
• Perform within deadlines.
• Ability to stay focused despite interruptions.
• Deal with stress caused by deadlines.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Memory for details.

The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of the 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.

Requires a valid drivers license.