Newport Aquarium House & Grounds (Janitorial) Host - Seasonal

Newport Aquarium House & Grounds (Janitorial) Host - SeasonalThis is a seasonal position for our spring and summer break seasons - March 1st to September 1st. 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, carpet extractor, hard floor scrubber, etc.). Additional cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned by the House and Grounds Lead and/or Supervisor.Qualifications:18 years old or olderPrevious experience in facilities cleaning desiredWillingness to become Blood-Borne Pathogens trainedKnowledge of aquatic life a plusFriendly, outgoing and proactive approachAbility to work as a member of a teamAbility to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and eveningsPhysical and Medical Requirements:Successful completion of pre-employment background checkIn good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical laborNo history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to workAbility to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoopAbility to work in all weather conditionsNo impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to workPhysical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 poundsImmunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease)What You'll Get:Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises' propertiesEarn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay periodDiscounts at Sharky's Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shopDiscounted tickets and annual passes for friends and familyTraining and developmentYou 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.