Employment

Rolling Hills Employment

Thank you for expressing interest in a career with us. We are always accepting applications and keep applications on file for one year.

We look for many qualities in the individuals we hire - the ability to communicate effectively, a high level of organization, strong interpersonal skills, and so on.

Regardless of an applicant's qualifications, we always look for one attribute in particular - the desire to provide high quality service. We can train people how to work with visitors, animals or run pieces of equipment, but to have passion for service and pride for your work takes a unique individual.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent people skills
  • Available to work weekends and holidays
  • 16 years of age or older

Fill out the application and send it here: 

Mail or Deliver In-Person to: 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401

*RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.
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Current Openings

MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER
Full-Time Position

Become a vital part of the Rolling Hills Zoo team as a Maintenance Team Member! In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings, exhibits, roads, equipment, vehicles, and utilities, ensuring the Zoo operates smoothly and safely for guests, staff, and animals.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Comply with all safety procedures, including the Lock Out/Tag Out system when entering or leaving animal exhibit areas
  • Responsible for preparing trams for the day
  • Responsible for regular service and maintenance of tractors and tram cars
  • When necessary, will work outdoors with contractors
  • Will participate in regular safety and maintenance inspections of Keeper and animal areas
  • Will assist in the daily maintenance of Zoo grounds and buildings, including emptying trash cans, repairing broken welds, paint touch-up, and more
  • Responsible for maintenance, repair & construction duties as determined by supervisor - sewer & water lines, welding of fencing, gates & exhibits, maintenance of buildings & exhibits, painting, maintain vehicles & tools
  • Will assist other departments before, during, and after special events, after-hours events, Conference Center events, and other programs
  • Along with the Maintenance and Landscape teams, will keep the shop, office, and restrooms clean on a weekly basis
  • Will respond to maintenance calls as issues arise that are too urgent to be placed on a work order
  • With the Maintenance Foreman, will work to complete items on the work order list

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Capable of working in all weather conditions
  • Must be able to operate a skid steer and other machinery
  • Welding experience is a plus
  • Background in maintenance and/or construction preferred
  • Must be willing to expand knowledge of the maintenance and construction trade
  • Must be a team-player
  • Must be safety-conscious

If this job is for you, please send your resume to:
Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401 or email info@rollinghillszoo.org.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

 *RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.

HORTICULTURE TEAM MEMBER
Full-Time Position

Join the Rolling Hills Zoo team as a Horticulture Team Member! In this role, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team to design, install, and maintain the beautiful landscaping throughout the zoo, ensuring a welcoming and vibrant environment for our guests and wildlife.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Comply with all safety procedures, including the Lock Out/Tag Out system when entering or leaving animal exhibit areas
  • Responsible for the safe and cautious use, and maintenance, of all equipment, tools and machinery
  • Responsible for landscaping duties: seeding and reseeding lawns, design and install plant beds, maintenance of lawns including mowing, watering, fertilizing, aerating, weeding, pest control of trees, shrubs and plants, design & install sprinkler systems, maintain water fountains, install planter boxes and tree wells, research plant toxicity as it relates to animal collection,
  • Work with Zoo Keepers to coordinate scheduling of landscaping duties
  • Ensure the shop, office, and restrooms are cleaned on a weekly basis
  • Provide assistance to other departments during special events, after-hours events, Conference Center events, and other programs.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

  • Landscape experience preferred
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Capable of working in all weather conditions
  • Able to drive various equipment, including mowers and front-end loaders
  • Willing to expand horticulture knowledge by research and self-study
  • Must be a team-player
  • Must commit to the Zoo's mission statement and core values
  • Will perform duties in a service-oriented manner
  • Recognizes the needs of others and treats others with respect and dignity
  • Maintains good work habits and adheres to all policies and procedures

If this job is for you, please send your resume to:
Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401 or email info@rollinghillszoo.org.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

 *RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.

EVENT TEAM
Part-Time Position

If you enjoy providing quality customer service in a fun environment, then Rolling Hills Zoo has an opening for you on their Event Team! These are part-time/as needed positions that would help with events in the Conference Center as well as in the Zoo.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Bartending experience desired but will train
  • Setting up and tearing down the Conference Center for events
  • Serving food and beverage in the Conference Center
  • Assisting with special events such as Zoo Brew and Pumpkin PaZoola

If you enjoy providing quality customer service in a fun environment, please send your resume to:
Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401 or email info@rollinghillszoo.org.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

 *RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.

SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Rolling Hills Zoo has a place for you! 

We are now hiring seasonal staff for various areas in the Zoo:

  • Ticketing
  • Gift Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Landscape
  • Animal Feed Station attendants

Flexible hours!
Must be available to work weekends & holidays!

Fill out the Employment Application and send it here: 

Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Rd., Salina, KS 67401 ; Attn: Danita Bosquez

Or email resume to: info@rollinghillszoo.org

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

*RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.