Groundskeeper

6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, USA

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Position Summary

Groundskeepers work within a group and in pairs, in a goal-driven environment to ensure that our guests have the best experience in their visits. This position works in a variety of locations throughout the Zoo. This position requires employees to work outdoors for much of the time.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have a positive attitude, good communication skills and be a team player
• Portray a helpful attitude when interacting with our Guests
• Project a professional image while in uniform and respond to radio calls in a timely manner
• Proactive in reporting any questions, concerns, or supplies needed to the supervisor
• Must be able to complete repetitive tasks while maintaining quality
• Must be self-directed and able to work with limited supervision at times
• Adheres to Zoo policies and procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of collection animals, guests, and other staff members
• Performs a variety of on-grounds cleanliness and upkeep duties
• Picks up trash and debris in assigned areas including flower beds
• Makes sure all trash cans and recycling bins are emptied and cleaned in assigned areas daily
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of grounds equipment
• Maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with chemicals and machinery
• Must be able to work Special Events maintain an open availability
• Completes work orders and preventive maintenance in a timely manner and follows protocols
• Signs in and out inventory and equipment
• Safely operates push mowers and weed trimmers
• Responsible for personal timekeeping and time clock management
• Contributes to saving animals in the wild through: reduction of waste, water and energy use and inspiring guests and staff to take wildlife protecting actions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Ability to partner across teams and with all levels of staff

Language/Reasoning Ability

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Computer Skills

• Professional maturity: The ability to separate emotions from the real issues  ability to legitimately and objectively challenge the substance of our beliefs and biases of our observations. Remains calm under pressure and in stressful situations
• Responsibility: The ability to meet commitments made to yourself and others, keeping the promises you make, and acknowledging and accepting the choices you have made, the actions you have taken, and the results they have led to.
• Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.
• Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives, and demonstrates ongoing support for change efforts.
• Intelligence: Understand and comprehend information, as well as find application and value from new knowledge.
• Employee Service: The ability to address employee concerns/issues in an appropriate and timely manner
• Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of current role and the technical systems and applications used in performing this role, and understands the impact this role has on other business functions within the organization
• Interpersonal Communication: Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
• Manages Change: Demonstrates effectiveness and flexibility with changing environments, responsibilities, tasks, and people.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves issues timely by gathering and analyzing information skillfully.
• Attention to Detail: Follows detailed procedures to ensure accuracy in the entry and reporting of data/information
• Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities. Methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrity in all instances, and shows respect towards others and towards company principles.
• Judgment: Demonstrates…