Top 10 Zoo Jobs in Grand Rapids, Mi

Horticulture Aide - Full Time
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $16.28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Power tools
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8d
Seasonal Bartender 18+
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Bar
- 18 years or older
13h
Seasonal Zoo Educator
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $14 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Continuous improvement
9d
Seasonal Food & Beverage-18 or older
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Guest services
- Entry level
Seasonal Venue Event Staff
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $13.75 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
13h
Seasonal Food & Beverage - Supervisor
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $15.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Training & development
Chief Executive Officer
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Leadership
Seasonal Adventure Team Member
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- $12.00 - $13.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
1d
Seasonal Face Painter
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- $12.00 - $13.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
13h
Facilities Maintenance II
John Ball Zoo —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $22.04 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Horticulture Aide - Full Time

John Ball Zoo -
Grand Rapids, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
From $16.28 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Power tools
Hand tools

Full Job Description

Horticulture Aide – Full Time
Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Horticulture Aide will assist the Horticulture Supervisor in care and exhibition of temperate and tropical plants in park areas, buildings, greenhouses, and other exhibition areas.

This is a full-time hourly position represented by our union. Step 1 pay starts at $16.28 per hour. Higher pay steps are based on skill level.
This position will be working from 7:00am - 3:30pm working five days a week with one weekend day.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HORTICULTURE AIDE TEAM MEMBER AT JBZ
The Horticulture Aide assists in the care, maintenance, and enhancement of the Zoo's landscapes and gardens by performing a variety of basic horticulture and grounds maintenance tasks. This position is responsible for pruning, planting, weeding, mulching, trimming, mowing, and general landscape cleanup to ensure outdoor spaces remain healthy, safe, and visually appealing. The Horticulture Aide operates a variety of equipment, including tractors, mowers, edgers, trimmers, and other landscaping tools to install and maintain lawns, garden beds, grasslands, slopes, wetlands, drainage ditches, and other landscape features, including addressing areas affected by soil erosion.

The role also performs preventive maintenance on landscaping features and fixtures, identifies and reports damaged or deteriorated grounds, landscape elements, and building features requiring repair, and completes all assigned work in accordance with established safety procedures and practices. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the overall care and appearance of the Zoo's grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE HORTICULTURE AIDE AT JBZ

High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year of experience in grounds maintenance, greenhouses, or landscaping, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Affinity for the mission and values of John Ball Zoo
Ability to interact positively with a wide array of individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Sufficient interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
Working knowledge of landscape and grounds practices and procedures
Operating knowledge of manual and small power tools commonly used in grounds and horticultural work
Ability to gather and analyze data as related to use or troubleshooting of horticultural machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Ability to operate a variety of electric and gas-powered lawnmowers and other power-driven grounds maintenance equipment
Ability to work independently as necessary and to prioritize and show flexibility with daily responsibilities with minimal guidance
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Must be able to descend to and ascend from a kneeling position several times daily
Must have sufficient mobility to access all areas of the Zoo, work with arms extended above shoulder height for prolonged periods, climb ladders, and use tools and equipment
Ability to work some evening and/or weekend hours, as required
Flexing work hours may be needed periodically throughout the year

BENEFITS AT JBZ

We offer incredibly competitive benefits. This includes FREE:
Medical plan option
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Dental & Vision for employee & family
12 Full weeks of parental leave

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
We offer generous vacation time, 9 days of personal time, and 11 paid Holidays each year. We offer a 4% match and 3% employer contribution to your 401k, zoo discounts, employee-only zoo experiences, tuition reimbursement, additional medical benefits to meet your and your family's needs, and a FREE Premium Zoo membership for you and your family.

John Ball Zoo is a drug-free workplace under federal regulations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Horticulture Aide - Full Time

Seasonal Bartender 18+

Seasonal Zoo Educator

Seasonal Food & Beverage-18 or older

Seasonal Venue Event Staff

Seasonal Food & Beverage - Supervisor

Chief Executive Officer

Seasonal Adventure Team Member

Seasonal Face Painter

Facilities Maintenance II

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