JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Laborer (Zoo)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  February 1998

 

ORG/POS #:  3130/1670

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform routine manual labor in maintaining the grounds and buildings at the Little Rock Zoo.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives immediate supervision from the Zoo Maintenance Foreman.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Operates hand tools to trim shrubs, cut grass, clean sidewalks and remove debris from moats around animal enclosures.

 

2.         Operates riding lawn mower to cut grass; checks oil and fuel before operation.

 

3.         Empties trash containers.

 

4.         Operates light power tools to perform minor maintenance on buildings or equipment.

 

5.         Paints benches, doors, trash containers, and other assigned structures.

 

6.         Unloads animal feed from trucks and stores in appropriate location.

 

7.         Notifies supervisor of equipment maintenance or repairs needed or other unusual situations.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB TITLE:  Laborer (Zoo)

JOB DESCRIPTION – CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	100
Carrying (lbs.)	100
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)	ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts		ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)	ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)		ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)		ü