Evening Lead Building & Grounds Attendant - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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 Lead Building and Grounds Attendant under general direction schedules, assigns and inspects the work of crews engaged in keeping building and/or grounds areas clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly. This position reports to a Supervisor /Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Inspects and evaluates work of Building and Grounds Attendants.
• Ensures all Attendants are familiar with the cleaning schedule.
• Makes sure work assignments are completed on time.
• Assists Attendants.
• Instructs and assists Attendants in special set-up.
• Inspects equipment.
• May serve as acting supervisors in absence.
• Performs special cleaning duties as required.
• Ensures crew has adequate and proper supplies for assigned work.
• Assists at special events, parties, and meetings.
• Meets requirements, or higher, in all categories of annual performance evaluation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a candidates that are able to work an evening schedule from approximately 3:00pm to 11:30pm including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

• JOB EXPERIENCE
  
  
  
  • One year of lead or supervisory experience is desirable.
  
  
  
  
• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education, training and/or experience which would clearly demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills as outlined. An example of which would be two or more years of building maintenance and cleaning experience.
  • Current valid California Driver's license in good standing.
  
  
  
  
• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  
  
  
  • Principles of supervision and training.
    
    
    
    • Methods of organizing and laying out work.
    • Basic arithmetic.
    • Simple record keeping.
    • Effective leadership practices.
    • Effectively supervise large crews.
    • Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other employees.
    • Understand and carry out instructions.
    • Estimate time and materials.
    • Communicate and work effectively with others in a diverse environment.
    • Motivate others.
    • Multi-task and prioritize.
    • Perform each essential job function at a high level.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: Escondido, CA
• Position Type: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
• Hourly Rate: $26.33

Fraudulent Recruiting

Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.