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Groundskeeper

Under supervision, the Groundskeeper will work with the Director of Horticulture & Grounds along with Zoo staff to accomplish the general care and maintenance of the grounds, facilities, and gardens, as well as refuse management, park improvements, event assistance, and other programs within the Grounds Department. The person in this position has the task of maintaining and improving the daily appearance of Knoxville Zoo grounds and gardens. This individual must keep the Director of Horticulture & Grounds informed of activities, accomplishments, project status, and requirements.

Responsibilities include exemplifying Zoo Knoxville core values through interactions with guests and fellow team members, following procedures and guidelines relating to the well-being and care of grounds, facilities, and gardens, performing assigned routinely scheduled operations and activities of the Horticulture and Grounds Department, maintaining the quality, appearance, cleanliness, safety, functionality and usability of the grounds within the park, and adhering to any policies set forth by Knoxville Zoo or the Horticulture and Grounds Department to comply with all governmental or other regulatory agencies.

Qualifications include being at least 21 years old, possessing a valid state issued driver license, having a minor understanding of horticulture, grounds maintenance, landscape installation and maintenance, interior plant maintenance, and greenhouse / nursery operations, and being able to safely operate several types of maintenance related hand tools, power tools, and light equipment.