Zoo Housekeeper

CITY OF MONROE JOB TITLE: ZOO HOUSEKEEPER DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AFFAIRS JOB CLASS NUMBER: 2000 DIVISION: Louisiana Purchase Gardens & ZOO REVISION DATE: 5.2.2023 Acceptance ent Head WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• House keepers are required to work outdoors in all types of weather
• The Zoo is open 365 days a year, so weekend and holiday work is required
• Common household chemicals are used for/during cleaning. INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD: Position posting goes public after 10th day.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
• Able to read and write English.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written plans and instructions
• Able to give written and oral reports
• Able to stand and walk most of the day, climb stairs, and push cleaning equipment through the Zoo
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.ADMINISTRATION Human Resources LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Current and Valid Louisiana Drivers LicenseEDUCATION and EXPRIENCE:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A high school diploma or GED from an accredited source
• Cleaning experience is preferred
• Household type handyman skills are preferred.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Cleans Zoo offices, education building, restrooms, and public areas on Zoo property.
• Typical duties include, but are not limited to, sweeping, washing windows, vacuuming, emptying trash, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, maintaining stock of cleaning supplies, and all other duties typical ofjanitorial/cleaningJobs
• Tactfully enforces Zoo rules with the general public
• Active in litter pick-up
• Follows the Louisiana Governmental Code of Ethics for public servants
• Performs other reasonable duties within the scope of work or in emergency situations as assigned by the appropriate authority.DEFINITION/DISTINCUISHINC CHARACTERISTICS OF JOB: // 1/ This is an advanced Housekeeper part-time position. Under the immediate supervision of the Office Manager, this employee cleans and maintains the offices, restrooms and public areas of the Zoo.