This is your opportunity to join the dynamic Zoo Operations team at Woodland Park Zoo. Applications are now being accepted for Grounds and Event Support Supervisor in the Grounds department. There is one full-time, regular position to be filled at this time.
The Grounds department is responsible for all day-to-day facility and event-related operations on the campus of Woodland Park Zoo, and supports other zoo departments by providing a labor resource. The Grounds and Events Support Supervisor is a first-line supervisory position responsible for oversight, coordination and direction of the Grounds staff, which includes Grounds Maintenance Lead Workers, Laborers, Custodians and seasonal Laborers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, schedule, prioritize, supervise, and direct the work of the Grounds staff including: routine custodial work, event support and labor support (e.g. restroom service and stocking; refuse collection; facility cleaning; office moves; room/meeting/event set-ups; labor support for special projects and for the skilled trades, etc.).
- Seek initiatives, incentives, grants and other opportunities for special funding or cost sharing from outside entities or vendors.
- Schedule and participate in logistics meeting with Events and Sales team.
- Maintain inventory of Grounds and Events supplies and equipment in all designated storage areas; coordinate supply ordering and equipment rentals as necessary.
- Use databases and scheduled meetings to identify, communicate and plan workload including scheduling, implementing and inventorying needs for routine Grounds department and event-specific tasks; resolve scheduling, implementation and inventory issues as necessary.
- Set work standards and inspect work in progress and upon completion.
- Continue evaluation of Grounds department sevice needs for events, facilities and grounds; schedule implement service improvements as needed.
- Foster a respectful collaborative work environment with coworkers, other departments and vendors.
- Maintain routine records and prepare reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 10+ full-time employees and 5+ seasonal employees in the Grounds Department and carries 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.
- Demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance and events production.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively while working independently.
- Proven customer service and team-building skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests, and meet deadlines in a professional manner.
- Focused attention to detail.
- Ability to work a regular schedule of weekends and evenings.
- Commited to the mission of the zoo and the institutions core values.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid WA Driver's License required.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Competency in basic Microsoft Windows and Office tools, including and e-mail, as well as familiarity with customized and other databases.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL ABILITY
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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.
The position requires an ability to walk or transit across the 92-acre facility in variable weather conditions and enter non-public behind the scenes staff areas. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; stand, walk or sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.
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 often exposed to variable weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to non-weather wet or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; and must occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to 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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