What are the responsibilities and job description for the Janitorial position at Newport Aquarium?
Description
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Contribute to overall building maintenance both during operation and after hours
- Proactively find ways to better the overall Guest Experience
- Engage guests with animal facts, information, and personal connections through interpretation
- Daily garbage, recycling, and compost disposal
- Deep cleans using specified machines (pressure washer, carper extractor, hard floor scrubber, etc.)
- Fulfill House and Grounds duties during after-hours Events
- Additional cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned by the House and Grounds Lead and / or Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS :
- 18 years old or older
- Previous experience in facilities cleaning desired
- Willingness to become Bloodborne Pathogens trained
- Knowledge of aquatic life a plus
- Friendly, outgoing and proactive approach
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to work with little to no supervision while remaining motivated and on task
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and evenings
- Ability to work between 4 : 00pm and 2 : 00am required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check
- In good health and capable of performing strenuous and / or heavy physical labor
- No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work
- Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work
- Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease)
YOU CAN EXPECT :
You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before - ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile.
You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start...and through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics - truthful and filled with smart people! And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.
Newport Aquarium offers amazing perks for all team members. Visit the aquarium whenever you want, share complimentary tickets with friends and family, enjoy discounts on food and beverage, merchandise from our gift shop, and candy from Sweet Dreams Candy Company.
Enjoy flexible scheduling and the chance to hone your guest service skills. Full time employees enjoy access to medical, vision, dental, accident, and long-term disability insurances, plus company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Enjoy Paid Time Off with vacation, sick, personal, and holidays. Prepare for retirement through a company-matched 401(k) and profit sharing.
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Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating.
Our Core Values - greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving - give us purpose and guidance.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Work-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Skills
- Computer / Technical Literacy (preferred)
- Communication Skills (preferred)
- Interpersonal Skills (preferred)
Last updated : 2024-07-08