Custodial Coordinator- Evening Shift

Denver Zoo is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission to secure a better world for animals through human understanding.

Denver Zoo honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core Actions -- Inspire Awe: Safety, Care, Connect and by embracing our Core Behaviors of: Welcoming, Curious, United, Courageous, and Transformative in all that we do.

The Environmental Services Coordinator coordinates all aspects of the Environmental Services (EVS) logistics to ensure all Denver Zoo facilities are maintained at a high standard of cleanliness and order. Ensures project and quality goals set forth by the EVS manager are met.

Schedule Availability: 3:30pm to 12:00am, five days a week, including both weekend nights.

Our staff is a dedicated and diverse group of individuals committed to providing quality care to our animals while creating moments of awe for guests. If you are a like-minded individual and thrive in a dynamic, fast paced and innovative culture, Denver Zoo is the place for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Priority 1 - Leadership

• Assist the EVS manager by coordinating day to day tasks and projects ensuring the standards of procedures in cleanliness, sanitation and overall presentation of campus indoor and outdoor facilities.

• Meets with staff to coordinate department projects, train and coach team members, communicate changes in activities, policies and/or procedures, and assist with proactive management of employee relations.

• Perform daily inspections. Ensures compliance with established policies and full utilization of personnel, materials, and facilities, with concern for quality and efficiency.

• Cultivate and maintain a positive working environment. Acts as a role model, providing excellent leadership to all staff and mentors those who need additional training.

Priority 2 - Environmental Services

• Perform daily tasks that include cleaning and sanitizing of all assigned cleanable surfaces including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, polishing floor surfacing and emptying waste for offices and facilities.

• Stock restrooms, supply closets and works with the EVS Manager to maintain inventories.

• Pick up litter and debris throughout the zoo.

Priority 3 - Collaboration

• In absences of EVS Manager, assign and direct work of the EVS branch and coordinate with the Director of Campus Management

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all zoo guest events outside of normal operations receive the required services from EVS to provide superior experiences.

• Assist Grounds branch with minor/major projects as directed.

• Participate in snow removal operations and is available to work a variable schedule, including early hours, weekends, and occasional holidays as an on-call status for snow removal.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Other assistance, as designated by Campus Management leadership, to support the overall goals of the department and organization. Denver Zoo retains the right to add or change duties and/or responsibilities at any time.

• Assist EVS Manager with daily management of EVS Technicians

• Acts as a good steward of Denver Zoo's resources.

• The nature of this position requires safeguarding against the release of confidential and proprietary information of Denver Zoo.

• This position will interact with managers at all levels and staff members across the organization, in addition to members of external organizations and the public.

Technical / Professional Requirements & Qualifications

• Completion or in pursuit of a or high school degree or equivalent required, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Experience in environmental services, supervisory experience, and experience with training staff or any equivalent combination of experience, lived experience, and/or special skills.

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite are preferred.

• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment for self and others.

• Skilled in the operation of small equipment such as scrubbers, vacuums, blowers. Knowledgeable in the safe operation of such equipment.

• Ability to identify problems and provide adequate information, including alternative solutions regarding problematic situations to the supervisor.

• Requires organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work and tasks. Requires adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-task and changing environment, and the ability to work as part of a team.

• Requires the ability to embrace, support, and integrate Denver Zoo's philosophies to promote and demonstrate its commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism.

Position Conditions

• Ability to pass a physical examination, background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Work Location: On campus

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $22.83 - $27.97 (hourly).

Benefits

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave.

Application Process & Timelines:

Application deadline: May 30th, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately. Denver Zoo reserves the right to close the position prior to this date.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived experience with racism and/or misogynoir are encouraged to apply for this role.

Denver Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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