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Facilities Supervisor, Construction & Maintenance

SAN DIEGO ZOO GLOBAL IS
AN EEO/AA/DISABILITY/PROTECTED VETERAN EMPLOYER

Job Requirements:
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Construction and Maintenance Supervisor performs all job assignments with a
positive attitude that supports San Diego Zoo Global’s mission and vision of saving
species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science
with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature and leading the fight against
extinction. The Construction and Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the
preventive and corrective maintenance of the facility as well as overseeing
construction projects and the department’s day to day operation. This position reports
to the Director of Facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervises assigned staff performing operations, maintenance and testing
Trains and schedules departmental employees
Coordinates facility construction, remodeling, repair
Coordinates maintenance with affected departments
Estimates repair/project costs and analyzes options
Monitors and reports job/project progress and verifies job completion
Acts as construction coordinator for new projects
Prepares project plans and proposal request specifications
Obtains contract proposals and negotiates contracts
Participates in the development of assigned budgets and administers assigned
budgets
Plans, assigns, directs work, of employees/contractors and address complaints
Conducts safety inspections of facility/project site
Monitors compliance of governing agency regulations
Provides support to the managers and guidance to departmental employees
Oversees records on equipment and daily logs
Prepares department/project reports for management and regulatory agencies
Provides troubleshooting techniques and solves department related problems
Adheres to SDZG and department policies and practices
Exemplifies the highest standard of work ethics
Practices the GRRREAT Customer Service Standards

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Plan , schedule, inspect and supervise maintenance/construction work
Monitors job progress by monitoring work flow for accuracy and deadlines
Inspects the quality of workmanship, and verifies job completion
Plans, assigns and directs work
Prepares project plans and proposal request specifications, obtains contract
proposals, and negotiates contracts

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Completes appraisal performances and disciplining team members behavior
Provides incentives and rewards for employees
Address complaints and working to resolve issues
Ensures the safe and effective assignment and supervision of
departmental/project personnel as well as the efficient use of resources
Confirms areas are properly prepared for special events
Maintains a work order/project tracking system, prioritize work orders, produces
work orders and work order reports as required
Tracks, and maintains records on equipment and daily logs
Write purchase order requisitions as needed.
Prepares clear, concise and accurate reports for submission to the management
and regulatory agencies
Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations
Decrease downtime, streamline the work processes
Utilizes available opportunities to enhance the department’s operational
efficiency
Demonstrates good judgment in making effective decisions with initiative and
accountability for the results
Demonstrates good judgment in working around exotic and sometimes
dangerous animals

ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Personnel Administration or a related
field or equivalent specialized training; at least three years of combined experience in
facility maintenance and/or project management related field; experience with
governing regulatory agencies in the State of California is recommended; valid
California driver license.

Knowledge of:
SDZG Human Resource policies and procedures
Methods and practices of training and supervision/
project management
Effective leadership practices

Ability to:
Plan , schedule, inspect and supervise
Plan and estimate construction work
Prepare bid requests and
purchase requisitions and to evaluate proposals

Ability to:
Work effectively with others in a diverse environment
Work well under pressure
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Make presentations
Use computer programs (i.e. Advance level Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Office environment; work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Move about uneven surfaces and on slippery surfaces and work from elevated
positions.

ALL NEW HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO PASSING A DRUG TEST.
SOME EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING PRE-PLACEMENT TESTING.

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