Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core Actions -- Inspire Awe: Safety, Care, Connect and by embracing our Core Values of: Welcoming, Curious, United, Courageous, and Transformative in all that we do.
The
Environmental Services Coordinator supports the day-to-day logistics of the Environmental Services (EVS) team, ensuring all facilities are maintained to high standards of cleanliness and organization. This role helps ensure that quality and project goals set by the EVS Manager are consistently met.
- Schedule Availability: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, five days a week, including both weekend nights.
Our team is made up of passionate and diverse professionals dedicated to providing excellent care for our animals while creating meaningful experiences for our guests. If you're excited to contribute your skills in a collaborative and innovative environment, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is the place for you!
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Leadership
- Assist the EVS manager by coordinating day-to-day tasks and projects, ensuring the standards of procedures in cleanliness, sanitation, and overall presentation of campus indoor and outdoor facilities.
- Meets with staff to coordinate department projects, train and coach team members, communicate changes in activities, policies, and/or procedures, and assist with proactive management of employee relations.
- Perform daily inspections. Ensures compliance with established policies and full utilization of personnel, materials, and facilities, with concern for quality and efficiency.
- Cultivate and maintain a positive working environment. Acts as a role model, providing excellent leadership to all staff and mentoring those who need additional training.
Environmental Services
- Perform daily tasks that include cleaning and sanitizing of all assigned cleanable surfaces, including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, polishing floor surfaces, and emptying waste for offices and facilities.
- Stock restrooms, supply closets, and work with the EVS Manager to maintain inventories.
- Pick up litter and debris throughout the zoo.
Collaboration
- In the absence of the EVS Manager, assign and direct the work of the EVS team and coordinate with the Director of Campus Management.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all zoo guest events outside of normal operations receive the required services from EVS to provide superior experiences.
- Assist the Grounds team with minor/major projects as directed.
- Participate in snow removal operations and is available to work a variable schedule, including early hours, weekends, and occasional holidays, in an on-call status for snow removal.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
- Other assistance, as designated by Campus Management leadership, to support the overall goals of the department and organization. DZCA retains the right to add or change duties and/or responsibilities at any time.
- Assist EVS Manager with daily supervision of EVS Technicians.
- Acts as a good steward of DZCA resources.
- The nature of this position requires safeguarding against the release of confidential and proprietary information of DZCA.
- This position will interact with managers at all levels and staff members across the organization, in addition to members of external organizations and the public.
Technical / Professional Requirements & Qualifications
- Completion or in pursuit of a high school degree or equivalent required, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience in environmental services, supervisory experience, and experience with training staff or any equivalent combination of experience, lived experience, and/or special skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, are preferred.
- Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment for self and others.
- Skilled in the operation of small equipment such as scrubbers, vacuums, and blowers. Knowledgeable in the safe operation of such equipment.
- Ability to identify problems and provide adequate information, including alternative solutions regarding problematic situations, to the supervisor.
- Requires organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work and tasks.
- Requires adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, and changing environment, and the ability to work as part of a team.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. If you're passionate about contributing to a dynamic, mission-driven organization, we want to hear from you!
Position Conditions
- Ability to pass a physical examination, background check, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- Schedule Availability: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, five days a week, including both weekend nights
- Work Location: On campus
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $24.00 -$25.00 (hourly).
A Truly Wild Workplace With Competitive Benefits
Join our
One Zoo Team and enjoy a full spectrum of competitive benefits, including:
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Generous paid time off: vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
- A Family-Plus DZCA Membership with discounted tickets to special events
- Concession and retail discounts, plus free parking
- And so much more!
Application Process and Timelines
Application deadline: June 11th, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately. DZCA reserves the right to close the position before this date.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is 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.
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