Under general supervision, to perform a wide range of customer service duties, sales, and support functions in Guest Services at the Abilene Zoo. Provides administrative support to the Guest Service Managers and Assistant Managers. Also, appropriately directs Zoo visitor traffic.
This position does not exercise supervisory duties.
Greets and directs visitors to the Abilene Zoo as well as answer general questions.
Provides administrative support for the Guest Service Managers and Assistant Managers.
Assists with general customer services functions including answering guest inquiries, giving directions, providing information of zoo functions and activities.
Processes incoming and outgoing calls, register payments, reservation and visitation paperwork, equipment operation, and food preparation.
Maintain, inspect, clean, take inventory, and follow policies and procedures of assigned equipment, areas, and surrounding spaces.
Assist with guest surveys and other reports.
Guest Services employees over 18 years of age may operate a City vehicle and/or motorized equipment (trains, gators and golf carts).
May assist with other Guest Services operations.
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Administrative and office management principles, procedures and practices.
Basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
The safe operation of equipment/vehicles.
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Manage time effectively.
Provide excellent customer service and communicate clearly.
Efficiently and accurately manage cash handling functions.
Interact with zoo guests in a professional and courteous way.
Maintain confidentiality of client information.
Work independently.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and initiative.
Organize and plan work activities to meet deadlines.
Use resourcefulness and tact when dealing with upset customers.
Accommodate changing work priorities.
Follow and enforce the Abilene Zoo rules, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
This is an entry level position, but preference may be given to individuals with previous customer service experience.
A high school diploma, GED, or in the process of obtaining either is required.
Train Operation requires staff members to be a minimum 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license.
Food Handlers Permit will be required if preparing food.
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within 60 days of employment.
Requires staff members to be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that may include nights, holidays,
and weekends.
Must be able to work in outdoor conditions and in extreme heat and cold.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
_X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)
_E_ Standing
_A_ Sitting
_M_ Walking
_M_ Lifting
_M_ Carrying
_ I_ Pushing/Pulling
_ I_ Overhead Work
_ I_ Fine Dexterity
_ I_ Kneeling
_ I_ Crouching
_A_ Crawling
_ I_ Bending
_ I_ Twisting
_A_ Climbing
_A_ Balancing
_E_ Vision
_E_ Hearing
_E_ Talking
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