Newport Aquarium House & Grounds (Janitorial) Host - Seasonal
Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY, United States
Newport Aquarium House & Grounds (Janitorial) Host - Seasonal
This is a seasonal position for our spring and summer break seasons - March 1st to September 1st. 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, carpet 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:
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.
This is a seasonal position for our spring and summer break seasons - March 1st to September 1st. 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, carpet 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:
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.