Groundskeeper

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Position Description

Position Title: Groundskeeper

Department: Facilities

Supervisor: Grounds Manager

Position Status: Full-time/ Part-time, Nonexempt

Company Overview:

Nashville Zoo is dedicated to inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership. With a diverse collection of animals and a commitment to wildlife preservation, we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.

Position Description:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the cleaning and maintaining the Zoo outdoor areas, viewing windows, signs and removal of litter from our walkways. Groundskeeper is responsible for providing support to the zoo’s Special Events and Emergency Response programs.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing morning safety inspection and cleaning of assigned zone and/or other park areas as directed by Lead Groundskeeper. Adheres to grounds daily inspection check list. Required to immediately notify supervisor of any existing safety concerns.
• Responsible for re-stocking of products in assigned areas.
• Responsible for completing assigned Special Event tasks. Includes set up, take downs of event props and crowd control equipment etc. Executes tasks in a timely fashion and that work performed meets Event Coordinators criteria.
• Responsible for participating in the zoo’s Emergency Response Programs.
• Responsible for assisting guests finding parking locations when required.
• Responsible for assisting other departments and staff when requested. This may include unloading hay, moving furniture, cleaning building areas etc.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills:

• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to interact professionally with both staff and visitors.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Ability to operate efficiently and safely small, medium and heavy equipment and tools required for the execution of assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform skilled landscape, lawn and general park maintenance.
• Ability to responsibly use and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
  
  

Education/ Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Physical Responsibilities:

• Working conditions will involve being outside. Must be able to work outside year-round in inclement weather such as extreme high/low temperatures, snow and rain conditions.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Applicants are required to have the ability to bend, stoop and extend oneself etc., as required for performing assigned tasks.
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding and lifts.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
  
  

Work Schedule:

Work schedule may include early or late start times and working weekends and holidays as required to meet the zoo’s operating needs.

Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week.

Flexibility: Position may require flexibility in working hours to accommodate special events, emergencies, or animal care needs.

Benefits:

Nashville Zoo offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Programs, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, sick leave, long-term disability coverage, park discounts, and membership benefits.

Pre-employment Requirements:

Nashville Zoo is an EEO Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.

At-will employment

Candidates for this position are required to submit to a criminal background check and pass a drug test.

Candidates for this position are subject to yearly Tuberculosis Screenings.