Building & Grounds Supervisor - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA

14d•$78,187•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 Building & Grounds Supervisor oversees the cleaning and sanitizing of vehicles, buildings and grounds to assures the highest cleanliness and safety standards are met. This position reports to the Building & Grounds Managers. WHAT YOU WILL DO Supervises all Building & Ground staff and associated vendors in the cleaning and sanitizing of buildings, grounds, vehicles, and other facilities. Manages all Building & Ground staff recruitment, onboarding. scheduling, training, engagement and performance management, including adherence to SDZWA policies. Tracks department operating budget, ensuring efficient labor scheduling and expense alignment with operational forecasts. Oversees park waste diversion, reduction and recycling programs, including battery recycling, post-consumer food waste, asset re-use, green waste and diversion metric reporting. Manages department work quality through routine inspections that ensure cleanliness, sanitation, sustainability, functional documentation and safety standards are met. Collaborates across departments to provide best-in-class custodial support for after-hours events and guest, team and wildlife care operations, including disinfection. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate will have the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

1 year of lead or supervisory experience in a large organization's indoor and outdoor cleaning and sanitation program required.
High School Diploma required
Valid California Driver’s License required
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and practices used in custodial care.
Strong working knowledge of industry safety regulations.
Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams in an effective manner.
Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with labor unions preferred.
Applicable experience in a large theme park, zoo or campus preferred.
Applicable experience in a hospital, laboratory or volume retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises all Building & Ground staff and associated vendors in the cleaning and sanitizing of buildings, grounds, vehicles, and other facilities.
Manages all Building & Ground staff recruitment, onboarding. scheduling, training, engagement and performance management, including adherence to SDZWA policies.
Tracks department operating budget, ensuring efficient labor scheduling and expense alignment with operational forecasts.
Oversees park waste diversion, reduction and recycling programs, including battery recycling, post-consumer food waste, asset re-use, green waste and diversion metric reporting.
Manages department work quality through routine inspections that ensure cleanliness, sanitation, sustainability, functional documentation and safety standards are met.
Collaborates across departments to provide best-in-class custodial support for after-hours events and guest, team and wildlife care operations, including disinfection.