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Newport Aquarium House & Grounds (Janitorial) Host - Year Round Part-Time

Herschend Family Entertainment, Newport, KY, United States


Newport Aquarium House & Grounds (Janitorial) Host - Year Round Part-Time

Job Category: House & Grounds Requisition Number: NEWPO008831
Part-Time On-site Rate: $13.50 USD per hour Newport, KY 41071, USA
Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain the overall cleanliness of Newport Aquarium by completing daily checklists and cleaning tasks
Contribute to overall building maintenance both during operation and after hours
Proactively find ways to better the overall Guest Experience
Engage guests with animal facts, information, and personal connections through interpretation
Daily garbage, recycling, and compost disposal
Deep cleans using specified machines (pressure washer, carper extractor, hard floor scrubber, etc.)
Additional cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned by the House and Grounds Lead and/or Supervisor
Qualifications:
18 years old or older
Previous experience in facilities cleaning desired
Willingness to become Blood-Borne Pathogens trained
Knowledge of aquatic life a plus
Friendly, outgoing and proactive approach
Ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and evenings
Physical and Medical Requirements:
Successful completion of pre-employment background check
In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor
No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work
Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop
Ability to work in all weather conditions
No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work
Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease)
What You'll Get:
24 Hours of sick time annually
401k with company match and profit sharing
Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises' properties
Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
Discounts at Sharky's Caf, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
Training and development
You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile. You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you startand through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics truthful and filled with smart people; all while providing the BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATION!
And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.
Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving give us purpose and guidance.
Skills

Some Knowledge
Behaviors

Works well as a member of a group
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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