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Job Description
Summary
Minimum starting salary is $15.90 per hour, depending on qualifications
The City of Waco Seeks:
A dedicated Zoo Laborer that is vital to ensuring the cleanliness of our public spaces. Join a team passionate about our animals' well-being and providing guests with an excellent visitor experience. If you take pride in your work and can work various days and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, apply now!
Minimum Qualifications
Required:- Texas Driver's License
- H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent and related work experience
Position Overview:
Under close supervision, cleans and maintains City buildings and facilities according to safety rules and City quality standards.
Position Responsibilities- Performs custodial and janitorial duties in City facilities; maintains attractive, sanitary and safe facilities for City staff and public; cleans floors, walls and windows using manual and power equipment; empties trash receptacles; moves furniture and equipment; assist with set up and take down of special equipment for zoo events; cleans and disinfects restrooms; sanitizes toilets, sinks and fixtures; restocks restroom supplies; duties may vary according to job assignment.
- Follows all safety rules and regulations and cleans up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner; reports safety hazards, equipment problems, repair needs, security issues and emergency situations, including AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accreditation standards.
- Often required to work in close proximity to dangerous animals.
- Must be able to work after regular work hours and during Zoo sponsored events.
- Driving is essential.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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