Reports to: Manager of Buildings & Grounds

Status: Non-exempt, part-time

Department: Buildings & Grounds

Date: July 2023

Please submit your resume, application, and cover letter to Kevin Fonner, kevin.fonner@aviary.org.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Buildings and Grounds Crewmember is an important role in the Buildings and Grounds Department. The Crewmember is responsible for creating a clean, safe, disinfected and comfortable environment for the National Aviary’s Animal collection, visitors, and staff. The Crewmember directly affects the Visitor Experience and the working conditions of staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs major cleaning and disinfecting of assigned areas; cleans and maintains buildings, furnishings, ground and property.
• Performs daily floor maintenance of all main hallways and visitor space areas.
• Cleans, sanitizes and disinfects restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals and toilets; washes windows, mirrors and walls; monitors and maintains adequate supplies in the restrooms
• Adheres to sanitization practices and schedules as directed
• Empties, sanitizes and deodorizes trash and recycling containers.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, air vents, doorframes, doors, walls, windows and window blinds, mirrors and baseboards.
• Identifies and reports building maintenance needs throughout the facilities
• Completes special cleaning details as requested.
• Assists with daytime events: moves and arranges furniture; opens and secures buildings; locks entrances, exits, doors and other mechanisms in Aviary buildings.
• When working evening events:
  • Sets up and breaks down events, including moving equipment (tables, chairs, benches, trash/ recycling receptacles, pop tents, portable lamp posts, sound systems, and extension cords); opens and secures buildings; locks entrances, exits, doors and other mechanisms in Aviary facility.
  • Adheres to event guidelines and follows direction from events staff during all events to ensure high visitor satisfaction.
  • Performs frequent rounds of visitor spaces, discreetly tidying and pulling trash/ recycling as necessary.
• Works with Animal Programs in the cleaning and maintenance of off-exhibit holding.
• Performs landscaping duties, as needed, including maintenance of grounds, parking lot, sidewalks, and snow removal.
• Assists with other departments, including but not limited to special events, as needed to support operations
• Adheres to all National Aviary protocols and procedures
• Interacts with visitors utilizing National Aviary Visitor Engagement protocol
• Adheres to and models National Aviary and OSHA safety policies including, but not limited to disinfection procedures, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance, Hazard Communication, PPE, Infection Control and others as identified.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Crewmember has no supervisory responsibilities

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow written, visual, and verbal instructions
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of janitorial procedures and techniques preferred
• Knowledge of safe work principles and practices
• Ability to learn the use of a variety of custodial equipment, supplies and materials

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in janitorial / maintenance / service industry preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Certification
• Satisfactory FBI Criminal Record Check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly positions self to complete cleaning projects, including under and around equipment and furniture. The employee frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the facility. The employee occasionally ascends and descends ladders. The employee occasionally operates hand and power equipment.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environments will include climate-controlled facilities, public areas where the noise level may be loud, and outdoors where work may need to be done in inclement weather conditions, including extremes of temperature and precipitation.

POSITION TYPE/ EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK.

The candidate must have a flexible schedule and be able to work on weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings, as job duties demand.

Reports to: Manager of Behavioral Husbandry and Training

Status: Non-Exempt, Part-time (3 days, 24 hours/week)

Department: Animal Programs

Date: November 2023

Please submit your resume, application, and cover letter to Christa Gaus, christa.gaus@aviary.org.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The National Aviary Husbandry Assistant is part of a dynamic and energetic Animal Programs department performing all job assignments with a positive attitude that reflects the National Aviary’s mission to inspire a respect for nature through an appreciation of birds. The Husbandry Assistant performs daily husbandry tasks at a high level of care and efficiency. Daily task include cleaning habitats, feeding animals established diets, and providing enrichment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes and protects the welfare of the ambassador animal collection by practicing excellent animal husbandry and enrichment, following established standard operating procedures.
• Assists with habitat maintenance and improvements.
• Maintains awareness and understanding of the National Aviary’s animal collection and environment, and appreciates each animal’s natural history and personal story.
• Adheres to all National Aviary protocols and procedures.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Husbandry Assistant has no supervisory responsibilities.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dependable and adaptable
• Ability to be a good team player and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team

 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Undergraduate degree in Zoological Sciences, Environmental Education, or similar field or 2 years relevant professional experience in a zoo, nature center, museum, or other informal learning center preferred.
• Experience in animal husbandry preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

 OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Certification
• Satisfactory FBI Criminal Record Check

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly positions self to complete cleaning and maintenance of habitats and exhibits, including under and around obstacles. The employee regularly transports crates and supplies up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly uses utensils and tools including knives, scissors, hoses, falconry equipment. The employee regularly operates hand and power equipment.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environments will include climate-controlled office spaces, public areas where the noise level may be loud, and outdoors where work may need to be done in inclement weather conditions, including extremes of temperature and precipitation. The employee is regularly exposed to various disinfecting agents and common allergens such as latex, nuts, and seafood.

POSITION TYPE/ EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a part-time position.  The candidate must be able to work on weekdays, weekends, holidays, and occasionally in the evening as job duties demand.