Department: Horticulture
Title: Groundskeeper
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $19/hour - $23/hour
Schedule: 40-hour workweek; Mon-Fri
General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform all grounds keeping and landscaping tasks necessary to maintain the zoo grounds and animal exhibits to the standards of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Typical Tasks
General landscape maintenance of the zoo property, pruning, mowing, watering, weeding, planting and other related duties. Must be flexible rotating working at the 3 city zoos and occasionally at the New York aquarium.
Internal Qualification Requirements
Garden experience is required.
Must be able to lift 60 pounds or more.
Must be willing to work in all types of inclement weather is required.
Must know basic English for communication.
EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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