Seasonal Environmental Services Assistant

The State of North Carolina is hiring Seasonal Environmental Services Assistants for the NC Zoo in Asheboro. These temporary positions involve housekeeping and guest relations, ensuring a clean and safe environment for visitors. Staff will work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, with pay at $15.00 per hour. The role requires physical activity, including cleaning tasks, recycling management, and interaction with guests.
Description of Work

NOTE: If you are a current NC State Government employee, you will not be considered for a temporary assignment. Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment.

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The Zoo is recruiting for Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary Environmental Services Positions

Part-time – Full-time Hours

Temporary part-time positions are assigned to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources - NC Zoo in Asheboro - Randolph County. Position will work flexible schedules and hours based on business needs.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.00

Temporary positions are assigned, NC Zoo in Asheboro - Randolph County.

Please visit our website at www.nczoo.org for more information regarding our facility.

Primary Purpose

The Environmental Services Branch supports the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) and the NC Zoo by providing professional housekeeping services for the zoo’s buildings, exhibits, building grounds, plazas, trails, parking lots, and special events as well as managing the zoo’s recycling programs that contribute to a safe, sanitary, and “Green” zoo environment for guests and staff. Staffs in this branch are charged to provide housekeeping services, guest relations and service recovery to the zoo’s annual 900,000+ guests in a manner consistent with the environment of the zoo as a tourism destination and accredited institution. Branch operations are an integral part of the zoo’s strategic and operational planning. Public contact is highly visible and interactive, requiring a high level of customer relations and park information training. Environmental Services team members provide an outstanding guest experience while ensuring a safe, sanitary, and “Green” environment for all guests and employees under direct supervision by the to the Environmental Services Branch Manager and Team Leaders. Positions work between 20 – 40 hours per week, including holidays and weekends. There are three shifts, weekday 1st shift, weekday 2nd shift or weekend shifts. Weekday 1st shift work hours are between the hours of 7:00 am – 4:00 pm and are based on the weather and guest attendance at the park. Weekday 2nd shift hours are 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm and are based on the weather and attendance at the park. Weekend work hours are 10 hour shifts, 6:30 am – 5:30 pm or 8:00 am - 7:00 pm and are based on the weather and guest attendance at the park. Candidates will be assigned to one of these shifts, weekday or weekends only.

Key Responsibilities
• Overall cleaning of the Parks 5 miles of walking trails including trash removal from pathways, natural areas, recycle bins and trash containers.
• Cleaning of office spaces and common areas.
• Cleaning of restrooms through the use of various cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Restocking of bathroom supplies such as toilet paper and paper towels, and feminine products.
• Sorting of recycling and compost materials.
• Setting up for special events.
• Work outdoors and indoors under all environmental conditions.
• Interact and work in large crowds.
• Use two way radio communications.
• Walk and stand for the majority of the work shift
• Lift and drag at least 30 lbs. of weight
• Drive a variety of utility vehicles and trucks.

Job Requirements
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must comply with NC Zoo Dress Code and Appearance Policy.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions typical to Central NC (i.e. heat, rain, or cold) and stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to, outdoor allergens, dust, fumes, odor, loud noises, motion, and vibrations.
• Ability to use radio, telephone, and computer to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to safely operate rides, and handle tools and equipment.
• Possesses sufficient cognitive ability, auditory and visual acuity and communication skills to perform essential duties and follow general safety practices.
• Must be willing and able to work varied and long shifts including holidays, weekends and in support of events as needed.
• Must have good physical agility, strength, vision & hearing, and the ability to perform strenuous physical work in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments, e.g. outdoor animal enclosures. Specifically, walk on paved as well as rough or uneven pathways, stand, see animals & exhibits for observation and safety as well as hear animal's sounds, radio communication and emergency situations.
• Must be able to lift and drag up to 30 lbs.
• Possible occupational exposure (Category B employee) to human bloodborne pathogens. Possible exposure to dangerous chemicals (e.g. chlorine bleach, cleaning agents, etc.). Must follow Universal Protection Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to:
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Division Information

The North Carolina Zoo exists for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of all of North Carolina's citizens and visitors to the zoo. The mission of the zoo is to encourage the understanding of and commitment to the conservation of the world's wildlife and wild places through the recognition of the interdependence of people and nature. The Zoo displays, conserves and protects representative examples of natural beauty, plant and animal species and ecological features of the North American and African regions of the world through the presentation of live animal habitats from these regions.

The Zoo's Guest Services Section provides direct services and interactions with guests.

Department Information

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Check out this amazing video about our Department.

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Contact Information

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources/North Carolina Zoo

Human Resources

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205

336-879-7310

employment@dncr.nc.gov

Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand that DNCR requires a complete description of work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application. (If you have not completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting.)
• Yes I understand this requirement.

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If offered, are you willing to accept a salary of the posted recruitment amount of $15?
• Yes
• No

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If offered the position, I understand my work week will typically include Saturday, Sundays, and holidays?
• Yes
• No

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This position regularly drives a state-owned vehicle which requires a valid driver's license. Please select which statement applies to you:
• I have a valid driver's license.
• I do not have a valid driver's license, but I am able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• I do not have a valid driver's license, and I will not be able to obtain one.
• Required Question