Facilities Leader: Structural Trades & Fleet Operations

Denver Zoo; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,387 - 106,734; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

403(b) Retirement with company match

Paid time off

DZCA Membership discounts

Job summary

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is seeking a Facilities Manager, Structural Trades & Fleet Support to lead a multidisciplinary facilities maintenance team across campus, including carpentry, welding, painting, structural maintenance, and fleet operations. You will coordinate priorities, schedules, and resources to ensure safe, efficient operations and high-quality service.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational planning, and cross-department collaboration, with supervision of 6–10 staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in facilities maintenance or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of carpentry, welding, painting, and structural maintenance.
• Experience coordinating fleet maintenance and operations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Colorado Class “R” license within three months.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
• Experience with CMMS/work order systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for a multidisciplinary facilities maintenance team across carpentry, welding, painting, structural maintenance, and fleet.
• Supervise 6–10 employees and coordinate fleet operations and maintenance scheduling.
• Provide leadership coverage for the Facilities Manager, MEP & Fleet Operations during absences.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, project timelines, and work assignments across trades and fleet.
• Collaborate with departments and vendors to scope projects and ensure service delivery.
• Serve as operational contact for after-hours emergency responses.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is seeking a Facilities Manager, Structural Trades & Fleet Support to lead a multidisciplinary facilities maintenance team across campus, including carpentry, welding, painting, structural maintenance, and fleet operations. You will coordinate priorities, schedules, and resources to ensure safe, efficient operations and high-quality service.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational planning, and cross-department collaboration, with supervision of 6–10 staff