Morning - Full Time Janitor

Female Custodian Position at Santa Barbara Zoo

The Santa Barbara Zoo is looking for a Female Custodian to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and guest experience in one of the region's most cherished destinations. Note: Open to female applicants only (BFOQ exception applies).

Position Status: Regular, Hourly, Non-Exempt; Full-Time

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

You must also complete the Zoo's Official Employment Application on the next page in order to be considered for the position.

Under the general direction of the Director of Facilities & Horticulture, the Female Custodian ensures the Zoo's presentation standards for cleanliness and maintenance are met by keeping work areas clean, picking up trash, and reporting unsafe or unsightly conditions.

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors of buildings, using cleaning solutions, tools and equipment

Cleans or polishes walls, ceilings, windows, plant equipment and building fixtures, scrapers, brooms, and a variety of hand and power tools

Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets, and urinals; cleans mirrors, tile, and windows; Picks up paper and other debris from zoo grounds, walkways, and areas adjacent to zoo facilities; sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to zoo buildings

Notifies management personnel concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems

Dusts furniture, walls, machines, and equipment

Adheres to the Zoo's policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Policy Manual

Answers phone calls, voice mails, and e-mails promptly

Ensures the Zoo's presentation standards for cleanliness and maintenance are met by keeping work areas clean, picking up trash, reporting unsafe or unsightly conditions

Responds to all guest inquiries, complaints, and comments according to Zoo guest relations procedures

Reflects the qualities outlined in the Guest Relations Statement, the Zoo's Core Values, and the Employee Pledge

The requirements and environmental characteristics described below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and working and physical elements required of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Open to female applicants only (BFOQ exception applies). This position will primarily service women's restrooms.

Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred, or any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to two years of experience performing custodial duties. Prior paid janitorial experience preferred.

Basic knowledge of janitorial methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in modern custodial and general maintenance work. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies. Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order. Requires the ability to access all areas of the facility. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including electric cart, forklift, and two-way radio. Tools Used: Two-way radio, mop and broom, duster, janitorial cart, other janitorial equipment and tools as required.

Great team, beautiful grounds, amazing animal collection, sunshine & ocean view almost year-round! Free parking, free guest passes, unlimited free tea/coffee every morning, 20% discounts on food services and retail purchases. Access to the Collabornation learning platform, professional development, and lunch & learn opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Do you love animals and working with people? Join the fun, caring, friendly, and energetic team at the Santa Barbara Zoo in our mission of preservation, conservation, and enhancement of the natural world and its living treasures through education, research, and recreation.