Lead Construction & Maintenance Worker - Varies Trades - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a hands-on trades professional to serve as a working supervisor for construction and maintenance crews at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The Lead Construction & Maintenance Worker assigns, schedules, inspects, supervises, and participates in skilled, journey-level work involving construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, facilities, and grounds. The role requires substantial functional expertise in a recognized trade, along with leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external customers. The position reports to a Supervisor or Manager. The Lead coordinates daily maintenance operations, prioritizes service requests, deploys resources, and uses an electronic CMMS to manage preventive and reactive work orders. The role takes the lead on complex work, supports and mentors colleagues, collaborates across trades and departments, and coordinates with operational teams and vendors to limit disruption and deliver strong customer service. Work must meet applicable quality standards, including state and local building codes and manufacturer guidelines. The employee may need to respond to occasional after-hours emergencies. The position is located in Escondido, California, and is an hourly, full-time union position. The stated hourly rate is $46.19. Union fees and dues apply if selected.

Requirements

At least 5 years of journeyman-equivalent experience and advanced competence in a recognized building or construction trade.
Ability to safely and properly handle tools and equipment used in assigned building and construction trades.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with others in a diverse environment.
Ability to lead and inspire teams.
Ability to share skills and mentor or coach others.
Understanding of building codes and quality standards within assigned trades.
Knowledge of general water chemistry.
Ability to estimate time and materials.
Ability to understand, interpret, and work from blueprints and drawings.
Valid California Driver’s License upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience or certification in plumbing or irrigation.
Level 1 AALSO certification for candidates with aquatic experience.
SCUBA certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily construction and maintenance operations, monitor assigned team members, prioritize requests, and deploy resources to address maintenance concerns.
Use the electronic CMMS system to respond to, allocate, record, and complete preventive and reactive maintenance work orders.
Collaborate with and assist team members in other trades as needed.
Lead complex assignments requiring greater skill, experience, or external vendor resources.
Mentor construction and maintenance workers, share functional expertise, and model desired behaviors, competencies, and skills.
Build relationships and coordinate work with operational teams and stakeholders to mitigate the impact of maintenance activities and provide customer service.
Keep departmental leadership and the team updated on high-impact maintenance issues, particularly those requiring additional resources.
Complete maintenance work in accordance with required quality standards, including applicable state and local building codes and manufacturer guidelines.
Research parts, building plans, GIS maps, manufacturer information, and warranties to identify root causes and develop permanent solutions.
Respond quickly and provide support for occasional after-hours emergencies.
Coordinate with vendors, schedule work, and inspect and supervise work.