JOB POSTINGS

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Director of Facilities

COME WORK WILD WITH US

Be a difference maker and become part of a dynamic and growing Zoo focused on saving wildlife and wild places through conservation, education and exceptional guest experiences.  You will have the opportunity to impact our community and make a difference in the hearts and minds of our guests.  We are looking for an ambitious, collaborative and experienced Director of Facilities to join our growing team.  Optimizing our resources to achieve our strategic vision and mission is a tremendous opportunity.  We hope you will learn more by applying to this position.

BENEFITS AT JBZ

We offer incredibly competitive benefits. This includes FREE:

  • Medical plan option
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dental & Vision for employee & family
  • 12 Full weeks of parental leave

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

We offer 6 days of personal time, generous vacation time and 10 paid Holidays each year. We offer a 7% employer contribution to your 401K, zoo discounts, employee-only zoo experiences, tuition reimbursement, additional medical benefits to meet you and your family’s needs, and a FREE Premium Zoo membership for you and your family.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES 

As a member of the Zoo’s Maintenance Team, this person will oversees the maintenance and operation of all facilities and grounds and the utility systems at the Zoo.  Provides leadership, direction and oversight to the maintenance and building and grounds teams.   Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to ensure safe, secure and cost-effective facilities operations. Develops capital improvement plans, and estimates costs of projects required for future upgrades to building, systems, grounds, recreational features and fixtures, and horticultural installations. This person will partner with the Safety & Security Manager to ensure physical site safety and security of staff and visitors, both with internal and external vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES 

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is able to work independently and with a team. This person should have working knowledge of principles, practices and theories of facility construction and maintenance for animal collections. Also have working knowledge of applied mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, and electronics. Must have 5+ years progressive responsibility construction or facilities management experience for a zoo or similar organization. We would prefer a bachelor’s degree in construction management, or other relevant fields, or equivalent experience.  Also 3 years supervisory experience is preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

ARE YOU READY TO WORK WILD? Apply here.

For full job description please email: careers@jbzoo.org

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