Job Description
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
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 Buildings & Grounds Manager.
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 REWARDS 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
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
• Location: Escondido, CA
• Position Type: Salaried Full-Time Exempt Position
• Salary Range: $70,304 - $80,537
About The Salary Ranges
The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.
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.
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests’ experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.
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. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.
