Zoological Park Attendant, Prospect Park Zoo

Title: Zoological Park Attendant
Reports To: Operations Maintenance Manager
Position Managed: N/A
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Prospect Park Zoo
Employment Type: Union, Full-Time
Pay Range: $39,816

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 Summary: To ensure park cleanliness

Principal Responsibilities:

• Perform custodial duties throughout the park.
• Participate in pest control programs (with training) .
• Perform ground maintenance work including but not limited to raking leaves, spreading tanbark or gravel.
• Perform mail/supply run to the Bronx Zoo regularly and as requested (with valid driver’s license and training).
• Offer aid, help, directions, and provide information to the public.
• Assist in the movement of Zoo equipment, supplies and refuse.
• Assist in maintaining areas other than those assigned as conditions may require.
• Move furniture or office equipment, move and set up tables and chairs.
• Enforce the Society visitors' rules and regulations and those of the Department of Parks of the City of New York.
• Perform related tasks and duties as required.