This is your opportunity to join the dynamic Zoo Operations and Facilities team at Woodland Park Zoo! Applications are now being accepted for a Facilities and Safety Manager. There is one full-time, regular, benefited position to be filled at this time.
SUMMARY
This position oversees and manages work performed by zoo staff, consultants, and contractors involved in designing, fabricating, installing, improving, and maintaining zoo technical facilities. This includes repair and routine maintenance of technical facilities and infrastructure including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, painting, carpentry and related work areas. Work includes project planning, overseeing the preparation of construction documents, scheduling work of contractors and zoo staff, and coordinating and communicating schedules with other departments. This position is also responsible for workplace safety including, OSHA and WISHA compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry and welding. Lead, and otherwise direct overall needs analysis, project planning and design/specification development, including determining means and methods of production.
- Coordinate and monitor projects and assigned work of staff during design and construction, and inspect construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Facilitate flow of information and communication about project and work schedules between zoo staff and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and control expenditures and report on performance, schedule, and cost deviations; prepare project forecasts as needed, and provide appropriate information to Director of Facilities for financial statements.
- Prepare and administer project and work schedules, administer budgets and coordinate budgets with Director of Facilities.
- Manage and supervise in-house labor required for project work with appropriate supervisors.
- Provide technical expertise and direction to solve technical operational problems
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans
- Make recommendations to management for prioritization and implementation of projects
- Manage the zoo’s CMMS and Capital Asset databases
- Enforce safety procedures to insure safe operation of equipment and employee safety in compliance with OSHA and WISHA standards.
- Develop and manage on the job safety training program to include hearing tests, fall protection, confined space, and forklift operator trainings, etc.
- Liaison for the Facilities Department to the Woodland Park Zoo employee safety committee.
- Plan, organize and evaluate facilities maintenance programs and operations for compliance to standards and regulations, and recommend modifications and improvements.
- Prepare and maintain project status reports and documentation.
- Receive, verify, code and authorize invoices.
- Order materials and supplies.
- Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisor supervises employees in the Facilities department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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.
- Knowledge and abilities in HVAC, plumbing and electrical required; Knowledge of welding, carpentry and painting preferred.
- Journeyman level experience in one or more fields preferred.
- OSHA 30 or equivalent preferred.
- Commitment to the mission of the zoo and the institutions’ Core Values
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor level degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or other related engineering discipline or equivalent; and four to ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five years previous supervisory experience in the area of facility management, maintenance of buildings or electrical or mechanical systems or in physical plant engineering that includes the operation or maintenance of HVAC systems or equivalent desired.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid US driver’s license required.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
MATHEMATICAL ABILITY
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to talk or hear; stand, walk and/or sit; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to inspect construction sites. The employee will need to be able to climb ladders and access difficult terrain for the purpose of inspecting work and analyzing existing conditions.
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 frequently exposed to variable weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Applications are only accepted online through our Jobs page at www.zoo.org; no other forms of application will be accepted. Cover letter and resume are REQUIRED when applying for this position. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due prior to 12:00 AM on the posted Close date (i.e. by 11:59 PM the evening before).
Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.
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