Buildings & Grounds Attendant - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA

3d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

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

Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Scheduling can be between 4am-11:30pm.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test.
California driver’s license. Upon Hire
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
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

Able to use radio to communicate issues, respond to calls and assist other team members.
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.
Cleaning and disinfection of toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, floors, hand dryers, emptying hygiene containers, vents, drains, partitions and restocking paper products.
Cleaning of walkways/streets/pathways; sweep, hose, use a leaf blower, push puddles and collect debris.
Maintaining restaurant patios/lobbies; sweep, vacuum, scrub, mop, wipe glass, remove cobwebs, vents, dusting, wiping surfaces.
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.
Maintaining 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.