Associate Director, Wildlife Facilities & Maintenance

San Diego Zoo Safari Park; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to Zoo & Safari Park

Companion Passes

Complimentary tickets

Free parking

Discount programs

Job summary

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) seeks an Associate Director of Construction & Maintenance to lead upkeep, remodeling and life-support systems across the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance facilities, including the Safari Park and Beckman Center.

Located at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, CA, the role manages in-house trades and external vendors, drives preventative maintenance, and develops budgets to support mission-driven operations.

Qualifications

• Leading multiple trades and facilities teams with strong leadership.
• Experience developing and refining SOPs, scheduling, budgeting and vendor coordination.
• Ability to manage preventative maintenance programs and life-support systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead upkeep, maintenance, installation and remodeling across SDZWA facilities.
• Direct internal staff and external vendors to deliver high-quality facility outcomes.
• Develop annual maintenance budget and forecast variances.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Budget management

Project coordination

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance software

Job description

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) seeks an Associate Director of Construction & Maintenance to lead upkeep, remodeling and life-support systems across the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance facilities, including the Safari Park and Beckman Center.

Located at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, CA, the role manages in-house trades and external vendors, drives preventative maintenance, and develops budgets to support mission-driven operations.