Facilities Maintenance Manager

Oakland Zoo; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403b retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Zoo Membership options

Job summary

Oakland Zoo is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee installation, repairs, and preventive maintenance across the Zoo’s facilities and equipment. You will lead planning and execution of construction and maintenance projects, ensure safety and compliance, and manage Asset Essentials work orders with coordination across departments.

The ideal candidate will have strong plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical knowledge and be able to handle administrative tasks, vendor management, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional maintenance or facilities operations experience.
• Demonstrated management experience (1+ year) in a maintenance role.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM software to manage workflow (Asset Essentials preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance and construction activities in compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for facilities systems.
• Direct projects and assign work to qualified staff or vendors.
• Maintain maintenance records, reports, and correspondence.
• Manage work orders, inventory, and contractor relationships.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Project management

Vendor management

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training in facilities or related field

Tools

Asset Essentials

Job description

Oakland Zoo is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee installation, repairs, and preventive maintenance across the Zoo’s facilities and equipment. You will lead planning and execution of construction and maintenance projects, ensure safety and compliance, and manage Asset Essentials work orders with coordination across departments.

The ideal candidate will have strong plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical knowledge and be able to handle administrative tasks, vendor management, and