Provisional Horticulture Maintainer en Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society · New York, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en New York
Opportunity Type
Full-Time
Internal Job Description
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
The Opportunity
Supervise the Maintenance Department, which operates and maintains the Park’s guest restroom facilities, provides custodial service for the staff office buildings and restrooms, as well as upkeep of public exhibit spaces, lawns, and all other public spaces. Maintain the Society’s physical assets including buildings, exhibits, garage, heavy machinery, vehicles, electric carts and all other equipment and properties. Supervise the Horticulture department’s Gardener staff, providing direction in the care of the zoo’s gardens and forest.
1. Perform general grounds keeping including, but not limited to, monitoring and maintaining landscaping, snow removal, litter removal, pathway maintenance.
2. Perform landscape maintenance tasks including grass cutting, weeding, leaf removal, seasonal planting, pruning, hedge trimming, watering, and mulching.
3. Perform general clean-up of landscaped beds and pathways.
4. Perform maintenance and repairs for Aquarium facilities managed by the Buildings and Grounds team including pathways, indoor and outdoor public spaces, and offices as assigned. Operate tools to perform these functions including basic hand and power tools including floor cleaners (e.g. Kaivac), high window washer, buffers.
5. Operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping activities (e.g. rakes, shovels, trowels, pruners, brooms, string trimmers, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowe.rs, snow blowers). Report need for repairs or replacement to supervisors.
6. Operate vehicles in performance of assigned work including snow plow, fork lift, skid steer loader, van, truck, or other WCS vehicles.
7. Supervise activities of seasonal groundskeepers, organizing tasks, providing instructions, monitoring proper use of tools and techniques, and ensuring safe practices as directed by management.
8. Monitor inventory of supplies and materials. Notify managers when additional materials are needed.
9. Inspect work of outside contractors as directed by manager for conformance with contract and specifications.
10. Secure work areas as necessary to ensure the safety of aquarium guests, staff, and volunteers.
11. Prepare reports as required.
12. Represent WCS in a professional manner. Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, and outside contractors.
13. Actively support, advance, and uphold the Society's policies regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
14. Adhere to the WCS Code of Conduct, and other established organizational policies and procedures.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
The Opportunity
Supervise the Maintenance Department, which operates and maintains the Park’s guest restroom facilities, provides custodial service for the staff office buildings and restrooms, as well as upkeep of public exhibit spaces, lawns, and all other public spaces. Maintain the Society’s physical assets including buildings, exhibits, garage, heavy machinery, vehicles, electric carts and all other equipment and properties. Supervise the Horticulture department’s Gardener staff, providing direction in the care of the zoo’s gardens and forest.
1. Perform general grounds keeping including, but not limited to, monitoring and maintaining landscaping, snow removal, litter removal, pathway maintenance.
2. Perform landscape maintenance tasks including grass cutting, weeding, leaf removal, seasonal planting, pruning, hedge trimming, watering, and mulching.
3. Perform general clean-up of landscaped beds and pathways.
4. Perform maintenance and repairs for Aquarium facilities managed by the Buildings and Grounds team including pathways, indoor and outdoor public spaces, and offices as assigned. Operate tools to perform these functions including basic hand and power tools including floor cleaners (e.g. Kaivac), high window washer, buffers.
5. Operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping activities (e.g. rakes, shovels, trowels, pruners, brooms, string trimmers, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowe.rs, snow blowers). Report need for repairs or replacement to supervisors.
6. Operate vehicles in performance of assigned work including snow plow, fork lift, skid steer loader, van, truck, or other WCS vehicles.
7. Supervise activities of seasonal groundskeepers, organizing tasks, providing instructions, monitoring proper use of tools and techniques, and ensuring safe practices as directed by management.
8. Monitor inventory of supplies and materials. Notify managers when additional materials are needed.
9. Inspect work of outside contractors as directed by manager for conformance with contract and specifications.
10. Secure work areas as necessary to ensure the safety of aquarium guests, staff, and volunteers.
11. Prepare reports as required.
12. Represent WCS in a professional manner. Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, and outside contractors.
13. Actively support, advance, and uphold the Society's policies regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
14. Adhere to the WCS Code of Conduct, and other established organizational policies and procedures.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
Salary Range
53,997.00
Internal Qualification Requirements
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Three years' experience with grounds keeping horticultural maintenance. Some classroom training or equivalent preferred.
3. Must successfully pass a background check.
4. Valid driver's license.
5. Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and special events as the schedule demands.
Physical Requirements
The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions. Tasks require manual dexterity and ability to safely use required hand and power tools (e.g. two-way radio, hand truck, shovels, rakes, pruners, trimmers, mowers, snow blowers, ladders). Some tasks require standing for extended periods, climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds.
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 looking 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, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories. 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, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
2. Three years' experience with grounds keeping horticultural maintenance. Some classroom training or equivalent preferred.
3. Must successfully pass a background check.
4. Valid driver's license.
5. Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and special events as the schedule demands.
Physical Requirements
The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions. Tasks require manual dexterity and ability to safely use required hand and power tools (e.g. two-way radio, hand truck, shovels, rakes, pruners, trimmers, mowers, snow blowers, ladders). Some tasks require standing for extended periods, climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds.
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 looking 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, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories. 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, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
