Job Postings

Landscaper Full Time/Part Time

Facility

Gulf Breeze Zoo

Closing Date
May 28, 2019
Description

The Gulf Breeze Zoo is seeking additional landscaping help for Zoo grounds.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– General garden bed clean up (Weeding, Pruning, Deadheading, Planting, Dividing, Edging, Trimming, Mulching, Occasional Grass Cutting and Leaf Removal.)
– Planting and maintaining new plants in and around Zoo animal exhibits
– Maintaining clean work environment and areas, including golf carts, tools, greenhouse, etc.
– Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
– Paid landscape experience, 1 year required

Education and Pre-requisites

Applicants should preferably have plant knowledge with related experience and the willingness and ability to do physical work outside in all types of weather. To succeed in the Zoo, all landscapers must be detail oriented, self-motivated, good spirited, and honest with a strong work ethic.

Compensation and benefits

Gulf Breeze Zoo is a Drug Free and Smoke Free work environment. Competitive salary, insurance, paid sick/vacation time and 401k options available. In addition, a medical benefits package including vision and dental is available. Salary: $12.00 to $14.00/hour and flexible scheduling.

Application instructions

All applicants must be physically fit and active, able to lift 50 pounds comfortably, and be able to work in all types of weather. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a valid driver’s license. Must adhere to strict personal appearance requirements with no visible tattoos permitted and maintain a non-smoking work environment. Weekends and holidays are mandatory work days for new hires, as are long days when needed. Must be able to complete daily tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision once trained, and keep accurate daily records. Please submit cover letter and resume to rlampert@gulfbreezezoo.org