Labourer I - Edmonton Valley Zoo Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51206)

Description

Nestled in Edmonton's spectacular river valley, the Valley Zoo provides a natural setting to get up close with animals, connect with nature and learn how to conserve the planet for future generations.  Do you enjoy working outdoors in a professional, fast-paced team environment?  The Edmonton Valley Zoo is seeking part time staff (Labourer I) to provide maintenance and daily facility operations by performing semi-skilled manual labour activities. Work responsibilities will also include building animal enrichments, maintaining exhibit infrastructure, and supporting the Animal Care team.

What will you do?

• Maintenance of the overall site and animal exhibit including landscape construction, grounds & turf maintenance, and fencing repairs
• Special event and facility rental set up tasks
• Maintenance of plants and shrubs etc.
• Turf mowing and maintenance
• Provide safety checks and inspections
• Operate  summer season watering systems in the facility
• Assist guests as needed
• Move, install and maintain facility signage 
• Support the Animal Care team with delivery and removal of animal supplies and materials to designated animal enclosures
• Utilize hand tools for digging and excavation tasks
• Perform cleaning tasks such as washroom cleaning and maintenance, vacuuming, sweeping, or mopping floors and cleaning tables and chairs
• Remove facility waste and walkway litter, transport, load and unload items using facility trucks, utility vehicles and golf carts
• Provide security related tasks such as unlocking and locking doors, gates, and facility areas as needed
• Complete minor repairs or assemble items required for zoo operations