Grounds/Custodial Supervisor (Full Time)

About the role

The Grounds/Custodial Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for Zoo & Aquarium guests. Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, cleaning surfaces with disinfectant, emptying trash and recycling cans, and overseeing the daily routines of the Grounds/Custodial Staff.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the assignment of daily tasks, routines, event setup and tear down
• Ensuring cleanliness and inspection of buildings, restrooms, administrative areas, outside eating areas, and event spaces
• Performing litter control in all areas of the Zoo & Aquarium including, but not limited to, parking lots, walking paths and grassy areas
• Emptying trash receptacles and recycling
• Ensuring all supply areas are fully stocked and well maintained
• Setting up, cleaning, monitoring, and tearing down special events
• Assisting with guests’ needs
• Safely operating equipment, such as trash compactors, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, and vehicles

Requirements

• 70% Supervising Grounds/Custodial staff, including, but not limited to, supporting the hiring, scheduling, training, evaluation, and coaching processes
• 20% Assisting with the ordering and procurement of supplies
• 5% Performing snow removal, as necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of janitorial/custodial experience
• Prior supervisory experience desired
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Ability to make immediate decisions pertaining to safety
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Comfortable with possible exposure to bodily fluids, including blood, vomit, urine, etc.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours
• Ability to work in all weather extremes

Benefits

This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the posted job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the posted job description.