Zoo Custodian: Evening Shift with Benefits

Oakland Zoo; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403b retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Zoo Membership

Job summary

Oakland Zoo is seeking two full-time Swing Custodians to help keep the grounds and facilities clean, safe, and welcoming for staff and visitors. The role involves performing routine cleaning, waste handling, and light maintenance in indoor and outdoor areas.

Shifts run regularly 3pm–11pm, with a pay rate of $23.65 per hour. Candidates must be able to operate cleaning equipment, lift 50 lbs, and work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and respectful interaction with stakeholders.
• Reliable and trustworthy, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and handle high-pressure intervals.
• Fosters a culture of mutual respect, collaboration and belonging.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and alignment with Oakland Zoo’s mission and values.
• Understands wildlife conservation and welfare as part of daily actions.
• Commitment to sustainable practices within the role and department.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain areas including restrooms, offices, and common spaces by disinfecting, wiping and spot cleaning surfaces, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning mirrors and windows, leaf blowing, and restocking supplies.
• Handle waste and supplies by emptying trash and recycling bins, breaking down boxes, safely using cleaning chemicals, and loading, unloading, and distributing materials as needed.
• Support building operations by moving furniture, servicing high-traffic areas, responding quickly to special cleaning requests, and assisting with general utility work.
• Respond to radio calls for custodial-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Operate specialized floor-cleaning machines such as auto scrubber-high speed machine and other cleaning equipment to perform deep cleaning and maintain cleanliness in high-traffic areas throughout the zoo.
• Work closely with the department supervisor and team lead to receive daily briefings, understand cleaning assignments, and ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and according to established standards.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Flexibility

Inclusive Culture

Passion

Wildlife Aware

Sustainability

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Oakland Zoo is seeking two full-time Swing Custodians to help keep the grounds and facilities clean, safe, and welcoming for staff and visitors. The role involves performing routine cleaning, waste handling, and light maintenance in indoor and outdoor areas.

Shifts run regularly 3pm–11pm, with a pay rate of $23.65 per hour. Candidates must be able to operate cleaning equipment, lift 50 lbs, and work weekends, evenings, and holidays.