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.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- 1 year of lead or supervisory experience in a large organization's indoor and outdoor cleaning and sanitation program required.
- 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.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma required
- Valid California Driver’s License required
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- 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).
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
Salary
- Salary Rate: $78,187.20
