Zoological Park Attendant, Central Park Zoo
25965.5168
Apply to this job Central Park Zoo Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 31, 2026 Last posted May 31, 2026
Job description
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Title: Zoological Park Attendant
Location: Central Park Zoo
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Director of City Zoos Operations and Maintenance, Facility Director, O&M Manager and Assistant Manager, Facility O&M Supervisor
About 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
Title: Zoological Park Attendant
Location: Central Park Zoo
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Director of City Zoos Operations and Maintenance, Facility Director, O&M Manager and Assistant Manager, Facility O&M Supervisor
About 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.
- Operate vehicles or other equipment such as snow throwers, leaf blowers, carpet extractors, vacuums, buffing machines.
- Display proficiency and skills in use of tools associated with applicable fields
About this role
Summary
Maintain grounds, operate equipment, and assist with facility upkeep at zoo.
Job title
Zoological Park Attendant
Experience level
none
Industry
wildlife conservation
Location requirements
On-site at Central Park Zoo, no remote work allowed.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
equipment operationgroundskeepingvehicle operation
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
groundskeepingequipment operationfacility maintenance
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site