Housekeeper

Houston, TX, United States

**Housekeeper**

6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, USA Req #450 Friday, October 29, 2021 **Our Purpose:** The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. We take pride in supporting efforts that save wildlife from extinction by working to implement comprehensive conservation strategies and developing partnerships to increase knowledge and support in communities. The Houston Zoo focuses on saving wildlife through reducing threats that face species in the wild. This includes action to reduce plastic pollution and paper use, promote sustainable seafood and sustainable palm oil, recycle electronics, and address pollinator decline. We also protect the counterparts of zoo animals, like lions, sharks, cranes and toads in the wild through partnerships with other global wildlife-saving organizations. Every member of our staff makes this possible by ensuring extraordinary animal care and guaranteeing the zoos operations contribute to protecting animals in the wild. Our staff strengthens the zoo, making it possible to protect 20% of the lion population in Africa, save sea turtles through the elimination of plastic bottle sales, among other wildlife successes. By joining the Houston Zoo team, you save animals in the wild! This position is ideal for a driven and team oriented individual that can manage keeping up with tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment working with many departments to meet specific needs. Housekeepers work within a group and in pairs in a goal-driven environment to ensure that Zoo guests enjoy a clean and safe environment. This position works in a variety of locations including restrooms, offices, behind the scenes staff areas, outside exhibits, and more. Ability to work on weekends and after hours for events as needed, required. Preferred experience commercial, institutional, industrial, etc.

**Our Mission:** Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.

**Our Vision:** Houston Zoo will be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**

* Must have a positive attitude, good communication skills and be a team player

* Portray a helpful attitude when interacting with our Guests

* Project a professional image while in uniform and respond to radio calls in a timely manner

* Provides information and directions to guests concerning the Zoo mission, rules and events

* Proactive in reporting any questions, concerns, or supplies needed to the supervisor

* Must be able to complete repetitive tasks while maintaining quality

* Must be self-directed and able to work with limited supervision

* Sanitizes bathrooms, including sinks, mirrors, floors, walls and replenishes necessary supplies

* Makes sure staff offices are kept orderly through general area cleaning

* Dusting, empties trash and recycling

* Sweeps, mops and vacuums

* Removes trash and litter from public areas

* Maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with chemicals and supplies that could be hazardous

* Inspects the integrity of supplies, and adheres to Zoo policies and procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of collection animals, guests, and other staff members

* Completes a daily checklist of job duties performed

* Must be able to work Special Events and support Special Events staff

**Education and Experience**

* High School Diploma / GED

* One to Three Months relevant work experience

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

* Excellent oral and written communications skills

* Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills

* Ability to partner across teams and with all levels of staff

**ABOUT THE HOUSTON ZOO**

The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! There are over 2 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well-being of our residents and guests. We strive to ensure the protection of all the counterparts of the animals we have at the Zoo and in the wild.

Join the Houston Zoo and become a part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities. Houston Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis. Benefits This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits: Medical and Prescription Drug Vision Dental Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid) Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid) Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid) Supplemental Life Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account 401k Free Zoo Membership Free Guest Passes Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs Houston Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **Other details**

* Job Family Business Operations

* Pay Type Hourly