General Maintenance

General Maintenance position at the Montgomery Zoo
The fundamental reason this position exists is to aid in maintaining, repair, and general upkeep of the Montgomery Zoo, Mann Museum, and everything within and on Zoo grounds. Essential functions of this position may include, but not limited to: landscaping and grounds maintenance, building and attractions maintenance and repair, painting, event set-up and tear-down, removal of trash and debris, operating and attending rides and attractions, and aiding other departments as needed. Maintenance staff receive direct supervision from the Zoo’s Operations and Construction Manager.

Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED. Qualifying education, training, certification, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special requirements
Must be able to tolerate working under difficult conditions to include extreme heat and cold and deadlines as needed maintain grounds, buildings, and for events.  Must be able to stoop, climb, walk, run and crawl.  Must be able to lift heavy objects weighing upwards of 60 pounds unassisted.  Must be able to work weekends and holidays.  Must have and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license and an insurable driving record in order to drive city vehicles to pick up various produce and food items.  Candidates will be subject to a medical exam following a conditional job offer.

For additional information, please call (334) 625-4939. To apply, please download application, complete and submit to the Zoo.  You may submit the application by:
     -- deliver the application to 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
     -- Mail in completed application to Montgomery Zoo Application,
         2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
     -- email to: zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov

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Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide position at the Montgomery Zoo
The fundamental reason this position exists is to aid in assisting at the Zoo’s Admissions Gate, Gift Shop, Mann Museum, Zoo Services, and special events. Essential functions of this position may include, but not limited to: welcoming and greeting guests, selling admission and attraction tickets, basic retail (selling of items in gift shops), checking-in guests and members, stocking and pricing gift shop merchandise, cleaning and retail set-up, selling memberships, cleaning and keeping the overall appearance of the front gate, museum, and gift shops, and aiding other departments as needed. Recreation Aide staff receive direct supervision from the Zoo’s Admission/Gift Shop Manager, Museum Attendant II, and Program Services Manager.

Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED. Qualifying education, training, certification, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special requirements
Must be able to be flexible working in various locations in the Zoo, able to clearly communicate to guests and fellow employees, able to stand for multiple hours at a time, able to learn to operate a POS system, count change (money) and make deposits, etc.  Must be able to lift heavy objects weighing upwards of 30 pounds unassisted.  Must be able to work weekends and holidays.  Must have and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license and an insurable driving record in order to drive city vehicles to pick up various produce and food items.  Candidates will be subject to a medical exam following a conditional job offer.

For additional information, please call (334) 625-4939. To apply, please download application, complete and submit to the Zoo.  You may submit the application by:
     -- deliver the application to 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
     -- Mail in completed application to Montgomery Zoo Application,
         2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110
     -- email to: zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov

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Note to all applicants

Note to all applicants
As an employee of the Montgomery Zoo, you will be a City of Montgomery employee and afforded all the benefits and privileges provided to City of Montgomery employee. 

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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