Building & Grounds Attendant - Part Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA

16h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Buildings and Grounds Attendant's primary purpose is to ensure cleanliness of guest and team member areas, and sorting and diversion of waste streams, to maximize re-use and recycling. The position sustainably cleans, maintains and sanitizes grounds, stands, patios, lobbies, restrooms, offices, lockers and tour vehicles. This position reports to the Buildings and Grounds Lead, Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a candidate that is able to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
California driver’s license. Upon Hire
Knowledge of: Excellent guest service skills
Safe work practices and policies
Methods, materials and equipment used in grounds keeping and custodial work
Proper handling and usage of cleaning equipment and chemicals
Basic computer skills
Ability to: Multi-task and prioritize work load
Work in a fast-paced, high volume diverse team environment
Safely operate carts, small and large motor vehicles
Safely operate power cleaning equipment and heavy equipment
Perform heavy manual labor effectively
Complete work on schedule with minimal supervision
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and employees
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Work in a diverse team environment and motivate others
Follow directions effectively
Consistently performs essential job function

Responsibilities

Communication and Collaboration: Able to use radio to communicate issues, respond to calls and assist other team members.
Demonstrates commitment to and care of environment, through pulling and relining trash, recycling, and compost receptacles, collecting food trays, sorting waste steams, cleaning glass and mirrors, wiping tables and chairs, polishing and organizing workstations.
Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the cleaning and disinfection of toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, floors, hand dryers, emptying hygiene containers, vents, drains, partitions and restocking paper products
Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the cleaning of walkways/streets/pathways; sweep, hose, use a leaf blower, push puddles and collect debris.
Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the cleaning and maintenance of restaurant patios/lobbies; sweep, vacuum, scrub, mop, wipe glass, remove cobwebs, vents, dusting, wiping surfaces.
Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the maintaining office cleanliness - vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, sanitize floors and surfaces, remove trash/recyclables, clean glass, windowsills, removal and proper disposal of red bags.
Provides outstanding guest service through approachable and helpful demeanor - assisting with directions, providing useful information and answering guest questions.
Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the maintenance of floor cleanliness, through use of a deck brush, floor scrubber, mop and work with a variety of cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.
Drive society vehicle, load, and unload items into vehicles, transport supplies to different locations.