Operations Coordinator, Grounds & Housekeeping

Houston Zoo, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Vision

401k with employer match

Free Zoo Membership

Free Guest Passes

Discounts on Food, Merchandise, and At

ttractions and Programs

Job summary

Houston Zoo is seeking an Administrative Coordinator, Grounds & Housekeeping, to support administrative processes, recordkeeping, purchasing, and communications across a large frontline department. This role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and coordination of resources, reports, and workflows with no supervisory responsibilities.

The position contributes to Zoo-wide events, storm response, and seasonal operational demands, while promoting sustainable practices and wildlife protection through

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to Grounds & Housekeeping leadership, supervisors, and staff.
• Supports department communication, staffing coordination, onboarding, and follow-up activities.
• Maintains department records, tracking systems, SOPs, and related administrative tools.
• Assists with training records, compliance tracking, and confidentiality.
• Supports CMMS usage by assisting with work orders, routing, and data organization.
• Prepares reports, labor tracking info, operational summaries, and inventory records.
• Assists with budget tracking, purchasing records, and vendor coordination.
• Identifies missing information and elevates issues to leadership.
• Coordinates administrative communication between Grounds & Housekeeping and other departments.

Education

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Houston Zoo is seeking an Administrative Coordinator, Grounds & Housekeeping, to support administrative processes, recordkeeping, purchasing, and communications across a large frontline department. This role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and coordination of resources, reports, and workflows with no supervisory responsibilities.

The position contributes to Zoo-wide events, storm response, and seasonal operational demands, while promoting sustainable practices and wildlife protection through