Evening Buildings & Grounds Attendant - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance as a Buildings & Grounds Attendant. This full-time position involves maintaining cleanliness across the parks, assisting guests, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Enjoy perks like free admission and member benefits while contributing to wildlife conservation efforts.

Benefits

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

Family Passes

Complimentary Tickets

Local and In-House Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe work practices and policies.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Effective communication with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of guest and team member areas.
• Sort and divert waste to maximize recycling efforts.
• Provide excellent guest service and assistance.

Skills

Safe work practices

Methods of grounds keeping

Cleaning equipment usage

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Job description

Evening Buildings & Grounds Attendant - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Buildings and Grounds Attendant's primary purpose is to ensure cleanliness of guest and team member areas, and sorting and diversion of waste streams, to maximize re-use and recycling. The position sustainably cleans, maintains and sanitizes grounds, stands, patios, lobbies, restrooms, offices, lockers and tour vehicles. This position reports to the Buildings and Grounds Lead, Supervisor or Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Communication and Collaboration: Able to use radio to communicate issues, respond to calls and assist other team members.
• Demonstrates commitment to and care of environment, through pulling and relining trash, recycling, and compost receptacles, collecting food trays, sorting waste steams, cleaning glass and mirrors, wiping tables and chairs, polishing and organizing workstations.
• Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the cleaning and disinfection of toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, floors, hand dryers, emptying hygiene containers, vents, drains, partitions and restocking paper products
• Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the cleaning of walkways/streets/pathways; sweep, hose, use a leaf blower, push puddles and collect debris.
• Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the cleaning and maintenance of restaurant patios/lobbies; sweep, vacuum, scrub, mop, wipe glass, remove cobwebs, vents, dusting, wiping surfaces.
• Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the maintaining office cleanliness - vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, sanitize floors and surfaces, remove trash/recyclables, clean glass, windowsills, removal and proper disposal of red bags.
• Provides outstanding guest service through approachable and helpful demeanor - assisting with directions, providing useful information and answering guest questions.
• Demonstrates care and attention to detail in the maintenance of floor cleanliness, through use of a deck brush, floor scrubber, mop and work with a variety of cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.
• Drive society vehicle, load, and unload items into vehicles, transport supplies to different locations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a candidate that are able to work an evening schedule from approximately 3:00pm to 11:30pm including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

JOB EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of:

• Safe work practices and policies
• Methods, materials and equipment used in grounds keeping and custodial work
• Proper handling and usage of cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Basic computer skills

Ability to:

• Multi-task and prioritize work load
• Work in a fast-paced, high volume diverse team environment
• Safely operate carts, small and large motor vehicles
• Safely operate power cleaning equipment and heavy equipment
• Complete work on schedule with minimal supervision
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and employees
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Work in a diverse team environment and motivate others
• Follow directions effectively
• Consistently performs essential job function

SOME OF THE PERKS 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
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
  

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Position Type: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
• Hourly Rate: $21.27

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 [e-mail] . If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

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 [e-mail] 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.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.