Guest Services - Environmental Services

Guest Services - Environmental Services

The North Carolina Zoo is expanding, making this an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to serve as a Guest Services - Environmental Services team member. In this role, Environmental Services team members deliver an outstanding guest experience while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and environmentally responsible ("Green") setting for all guests and employees. They work under the direct supervision of the Environmental Services Branch Manager and Team Leaders to support the Zoo's cleanliness and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• General housekeeping duties, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, pressure washing, removing webs, and cleaning and sanitizing surfaces such as floors, walls, tables, countertops, doorknobs, handles, windows, and other glass surfaces.
• Cleaning and maintaining the Zoo's five miles of walking trails, including removing trash from pathways, natural areas, recycling bins, and trash containers.
• Cleaning common areas within Zoo office buildings and exhibit facilities.
• Cleaning and sanitizing public restrooms using appropriate cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Restocking public restroom supplies, including toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, and feminine products.
• Cleaning spills and biohazards in accordance with safety protocols.
• Sorting recycling and compost materials.
• Assisting with setup and breakdown for special events as needed.
• Working in a role with possible occupational exposure (Category B employee) to human bloodborne pathogens; must follow Universal Protection Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens Guidelines.
• Working in environments with possible exposure to hazardous chemicals (e.g., chlorine bleach, cleaning agents).
• Ensuring workspaces, Environmental Services vehicles, and storage areas remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Assisting with additional duties and supporting other Guest Services areas as needed or assigned.

Candidates who possess the following are preferred:

• General housekeeping experience, including but not limited to, use of appropriate cleaning supplies.

Position & Physical Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Work schedule will include flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Able to work both outdoors and indoors under all environmental conditions.
• Able to interact with and work within large crowds.
• Able to use two-way radios and phone communication systems.
• Able to walk and stand for the majority of the work shift.
• Able to lift and drag at least 30 lbs. independently.
• Able to drive a variety of utility vehicles and trucks.
• Able to complete weekly timesheets and use basic computer programs for training.
• Able to operate a variety of equipment and tools required for daily tasks.
• Physically able to walk, stand, kneel, squat, bend, lift, and push while performing various duties.
• Excellent visual acuity and hearing.
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions typical of Central NC (heat, rain, or cold) and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Expect exposure to outdoor allergens, dust, fumes, odors, loud noises, motion, and vibrations.
• Able to navigate paved, rough, and uneven pathways.

This position is located at:

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205

DNCR does not engage in dual employment for temporary positions; if you are currently employed with another State agency, State university, or the NC National Guard and intend to remain employed with that entity, you may not be considered for temporary work with DNCR.

Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

The North Carolina Zoological Park exists for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. The mission of the zoo is to conserve and protect representative examples of natural beauty, endangered and threatened plant and animal species, and ecological features of the continents it represents.

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Recruiter: Barbara Smith Christian

Email: employment@dncr.nc.gov