Operations and Maintenance Manager

Operations & Maintenance Manager

To effectively, efficiently and safely manage the staff of the Operations Department at the Zoo; provide oversight and direction to the department working throughout the park to maintain and effect repairs on the facility's buildings, exhibits, animal holding areas, office spaces, classrooms and public pathways and grounds. Candidate must be a team leader and team builder, able to direct multiple activities at once, provide supervision, guidance and follow-up as necessary. Must have the ability to prioritize jobs and work assignments; be able to work effectively with other department heads in carrying out the principal functions of the Operations Department. He/she must be committed to creating and maintaining a positive guest experience throughout the Zoo.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Direct the O & M department's function throughout the Zoo in performing facility maintenance and repairs.
• Direct the O & M department's function throughout the zoo in maintaining park cleanliness and safety.
• Assure that the O&M department operates efficiently and productively to complete tasks with a consistent high level of quality.
• Oversee and monitor O&M department expenditures to assure adherence to approved budget and WCS policies.
• Maintain established standards of safety for the Operations staff, the visiting public and all WCS staff members working at Prospect Park Zoo.
• Ensure that a high standard of park cleanliness be maintained at the facility at all times.
• Provide direction and supervision to contractors, technicians and vendors engaged in work at Prospect Park Zoo.
• Act with the Safety Director to coordinate safety, OSHA compliance and training for O&M staff.
• Provide reports as required and when requested by Facility Director or Director of City Zoos Operations and Maintenance.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with other departments within the Zoo and the other WCS facilities as necessary and as directed.