Zoo Seasonal Worker – Rides and Attractions

Zoological Department, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Posted Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.

Milwaukee County oversees operations from various departments including the Zoo. Our employees are committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability-related accommodations are needed, please contact .

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team!

Seasonal Zoo Worker – Rides and Attractions (16+)

Hourly Pay Range: $10.36 - $16.30

Job Summary: The Zoo Workers in the Rides and Experiences department provide great customer service to patrons while operating the Train, Sky Adventure Ropes Course, Zipline, Mobility Rentals, Carousel, and Sky Safari Sky Glide. To deliver great customer service to our guests, the Zoo Worker will need to provide up-to-date knowledge on zoo exhibits, pricing, rates, and a friendly delivery of the services we provide.

• Accurately and efficiently complete all transactions with guests using point-of-sales system.
• Operate rides, learn safety procedures, assist guests on and off rides, and provide introduction speeches to guests about safety during the ride or experience.
• Provide timely, attentive, accurate, and upbeat service to zoo patrons.
• Knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to lift/carry and push/pull up to 50lbs.
• 16 years of age or older at the time of application.

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the United States. Appointee must establish residency in the state of Wisconsin within six months of start date and maintain such residency during incumbency. A non-competitive examination will be held for this position.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks, and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements.

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