CITY OF MONROE
JOB TITLE: ZOO HOUSEKEEPER DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
JOB CLASS NUMBER: 2000 DIVISION: Louisiana Purchase Gardens & ZOO
REVISION DATE: 5.2.2023
Acceptance ent Head
WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
House keepers are required to work outdoors in all types of weather
The Zoo is open 365 days a year, so weekend and holiday work is required
Common household chemicals are used for/during cleaning.
INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD:
Position posting goes public after 10th day.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Able to read and write English.
Able to understand and follow oral and written plans and instructions
Able to give written and oral reports
Able to stand and walk most of the day, climb stairs, and push cleaning equipment through
the Zoo
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.ADMINISTRATION
Human Resources
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Current and Valid Louisiana Drivers LicenseEDUCATION and EXPRIENCE:
Must be at least 18 years of age
A high school diploma or GED from an accredited source
Cleaning experience is preferred
Household type handyman skills are preferred.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Cleans Zoo offices, education building, restrooms, and public areas on Zoo property.
Typical duties include, but are not limited to, sweeping, washing windows, vacuuming,
emptying trash, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, maintaining stock of cleaning supplies, and
all other duties typical ofjanitorial/cleaningJobs
Tactfully enforces Zoo rules with the general public
Active in litter pick-up
Follows the Louisiana Governmental Code of Ethics for public servants
Performs other reasonable duties within the scope of work or in emergency situations as
assigned by the appropriate authority.DEFINITION/DISTINCUISHINC CHARACTERISTICS OF JOB: // 1/
This is an advanced Housekeeper part-time position. Under the immediate supervision of the Office
Manager, this employee cleans and maintains the offices, restrooms and public areas of the Zoo.