Provisional Zoological Park Attendant

Reports To: Buildings & Grounds Manager, Buildings & Grounds Supervisors

Department: Buildings & Grounds

Location: New York Aquarium

Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission. Position Objective: To maintain WCS equipment, facilities, and grounds.

Principal Responsibilities: Clean, patrol grounds, buildings, property, and structures of assigned areas. Assist in the movement of WCS equipment and supplies to all areas of the park as required. Provide room/event setup and takedown as assigned (chairs, tables, podiums, etc).Operate equipment such as snow throwers, leaf blowers, carpet extractors, vacuums, buffing machines, Kaivac cleaning machines, etc. Display proficiency and skill in the use of tools and cleaning materials associated with applicable tasks. Offer assistance to aquarium guests with wayfinding, daily schedules, operating hours, etc. Perform mail/supply run to the Bronx Zoo as requested and scheduled (with valid driver's license and training).