Newport Aquarium House and Grounds (Janitor) Host - Second Shift Part-Time

Newport Aquarium House and Grounds (Janitor) Host - Second Shift Part-Time

Job Category: House & Grounds Requisition Number: NEWPO007713

Posted: June 4, 2026 Part-Time On-site Rate: $14.50 USD per hour Newport, KY 41071, USA

Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the overall cleanliness of Newport Aquarium by completing daily checklists and cleaning tasks
• Contribute to overall building maintenance both during operation and after hours
• Proactively find ways to better the overall Guest Experience
• Engage guests with animal facts, information, and personal connections through interpretation
• Daily garbage, recycling, and compost disposal
• Deep cleans using specified machines (pressure washer, carper extractor, hard floor scrubber, etc.)
• Fulfill House and Grounds duties during after-hours Events
• Additional cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned by the House and Grounds Lead and/or Supervisor

Qualifications:

• 18 years old or older
• Previous experience in facilities cleaning desired
• Willingness to become Bloodborne Pathogens trained
• Knowledge of aquatic life a plus
• Friendly, outgoing and proactive approach
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work with little to no supervision while remaining motivated and on task
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Ability to work between 4:00pm and 2:00am required (Second Shift role)

Physical Requirements:

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check
• In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor
• No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease)

What You'll Get:

• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises' properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky's Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• Training and development

You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before – ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile. You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start…and through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics – truthful and filled with smart people; all while providing the BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATION!

And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.

Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance