Assistant Zoological Park Maintainer, Security, NYA

    Highlights

    Some tasks require climbing, kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds (e.g. Must be able to work in an outdoor weather environment in all seasons and weather, including heat/humidity, cold temperatures, and/or wet conditions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNY
    IndustryAll
    Year Founded1895
    Websitehttp://www.wcs.org/about-us.aspx

    Description

    Job Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Must successfully pass a background check.
    • Must obtain and maintain New York State Security Guard Registration. Valid driver license

    preferred

    • Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime

    and special events as the schedule demands to provide 24-hour coverage.

    • Voluntary option to obtain and maintain FDNY Certificate

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions. Walking, running, standing, and climbing several levels of stairs on a routine basis. Tasks require manual dexterity and the ability to safely use tools (e.g. two-way radio, hand truck, hand tools, keyboarding). Some tasks require climbing, kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds (e.g. moving temporary barricades, stanchions). Must be able to stand or walk for long periods, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance. Must be able to work in an outdoor weather environment in all seasons and weather, including heat/humidity, cold temperatures, and/or wet conditions.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

    WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

    It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person's membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with all Federal, State, and NYC laws and WCS's employment policies.

    About Company

    The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. Our story began in the early 1900's when we successfully helped the American bison recover on the Western Plains. Today, we protect many of the world's iconic creatures here and abroad, including gorillas in the Congo, tigers in India, wolverines in the Yellowstone Rockies, and ocean giants in our world's amazing seascapes.

    Since our founding, we have forged the power of our global conservation work and the management of our five parks in New York City to create the world's most comprehensive conservation organization. We currently manage about 500 conservation projects in more than 60 countries; and educate millions of visitors at our five living institutions in New York City on important issues affecting our planet. Our parks include: the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo.



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