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Groundskeeper

Nashville Zoo, Inc.

Groundskeeper

Nashville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.

    Special Notes:

    Nashville Zoo is an EEO Institution and Drug Free Workplace.

    You will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application. No phone calls, please.