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Environmental Services Manager

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
San Francisco, United States Posted: December 12, 2024


The San Francisco Zoological Society (“Society”) is a non-profit institution that manages and raises funds for San Francisco Zoo and Gardens (“Zoo”).  The Society’s mission, supra, is summarized as the 3 c’s: to connect our visitors with wildlife so that they care about nature and ultimately conserve it.  The Society’s leadership team is comprised of a President & Executive Director as well as a professional team of Senior Managers. The Society endeavors to meet or exceed the standards of its industry peers, including those established by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (“AZA”). For over 25 years, the Society has been continuously accredited by the AZA.

  • Upholds the Society’s mission, core values and other policies/procedure outlined in the Employee Handbook and elsewhere.
  • This position may be required to work weekends and holidays, subject to operational needs.
SUMMARY:
  • Directs and coordinates the activities of the Custodial and Truck departments by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • include the following.
  • Other duties may be assigned or required
  • Assist in Managing EVS and Forklift One’s Duties & Performance.
  • This includes Schedules, Time Sheets, Bathrooms, Path Cleaning, Sign Cleaning, Exterior Exhibit Windows Cleaning, Barricades, Events, Office Moves and Emergency Assistants.
  • Assist in Managing Schedules, days off and Vacations to ensure adequate service plans, and oversees workloads assigned to individuals.
  • Assist with Managing the Work Orders system and distributing work orders in a timely manner.
Assists with Payroll
  • Assist with Inventory & Purchasing of EVS goods
  • Manages EVS Budget
  • Manages Shipping, Receiving and distribution of mail.
  • Manages the Warehouse Organization, storage and cleanliness of space inside and out.
  • Manages animal waste removal, forklift Maintenance and bin replacement including special pickups.     
  • Manages annual Fire Extinguisher recharge, Inventory and Training.
  • Assist with Hazardous Waste storage, pickups, and drop offs while following all City and State Laws.
  • Manages and secures alcohol storage for DEVO Events
  • Manages first Aid supplies and inventory Zoo wide.
  • Manages staff drinking water, inventory and dispensers.
  • Manages Pest control Zoo Wide
  • Performs other supervisory duties as requested or needed.
  • Interacts with Zoo visitors courteously and offers proper attention at times.
  •  When needed assumes the role of Manager on Duty and Incident Command.
QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
EDUCATION: 
  • Post high school education highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE:
  • Some Supervisory experience or lead experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 
  • EOE.
Salary Range:
  • $69,000-$72,000

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