Job description

About the Position
The Grounds Manager plays an important role in making the Zoo a safe, accessible and enjoyable place for our guests and animals by carefully maintaining the Zoo Grounds and Rental Facilities. They supervise the Groundskeepers and provide thoughtful and responsive customer service to inter-departmental team members and external vendors and contractors. They maintain the various and diverse landscapes in our themed sections of the Zoo and oversee our composting, trash and recycling programs. In close collaboration with the Senior Manager, Grounds & Horticulture, the Grounds Manager helps implement the grounds and landscaping initiatives, goals and mission.

Grounds/Horticulture
Department

Manager:
Senior Manager, Grounds & Horticulture

Year-Round
Full-Time
$27-29/hour
Application Deadline:
Priority Deadline - October 18th, 2022

Benefits
The Oakland Zoo offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending account, Retirement plan, Paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, and A Family Zoo Membership.

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Essential Job Duties

• Supervise, schedule and assign daily tasks to Grounds Staff and monitor for quality and completion
• Lead morning meetings and train staff on safety and landscape best practices
• Oversee turf management and fertilization
• Maintain plants, shrubs, trees, lawns, parking areas and public pathways
• Manage weed abatement and trash, recycling and compost pick-up
• Operate tools and machinery as needed to perform duties
• Set up for Zoo special events and prepare spaces for parties/meetings in rental facilities
• Support guest parking on high volume days at the Zoo
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

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Who You Are

• 10+ years in the Grounds or Landscape field or a combination of Education and experience. Coursework examples include forestry, agricultural operations, horticulture, or plant science.
• Certifications - Heavy Equipment Operations, landscape maintenance,
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of landscape cost-estimating and maintenance requirements
• Possess a High School Degree or GED
• Able to safely operate heavy machinery, small power tools & equipment (eg chainsaw, bobcat)
• Available to work on weekends and some holidays
• Basic Computer skills (email, word processing and spreadsheets, PowerPoint)
• Possess active Class C Driver’s License with a clean DMV record (able to obtain authorization to drive from Zoo’s insurance provider)
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions, sometimes in or around significant dirt and dust
• Able to bend and twist, lift and carry 75 lbs., stand, kneel, sit, bend, stoop, speak and walk on uneven terrain regularly for 8-hour shifts

Bonus If You Are...

• Registered Landscape Architect, ISA Arborist, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor or Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper

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Required Education

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualities
May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Communication – communicates respectfully and effectively with stakeholders across identities
• Inclusive Culture - fosters a culture of mutual respect, transparency, collaboration and belonging which allows all employees to feel appreciated, included, and valued.
• Leadership – mentors, advises, and develops people across identities with consideration for cultural relevance and responsiveness, self-awareness around implicit bias and understanding of the power dynamics that exist in organizations. ‍
• Passion – wholeheartedly believes in, represents, and models Oakland Zoo’s mission and PRIDE values at all times ‍
• Wildlife Aware - understands mission to support the conservation and welfare of animals at The Zoo, locally and globally. This is demonstrated by a willingness/passion to reflect this mission in all actions and to continue to learn how to take action for wildlife ‍
• Sustainability – oriented toward the mission and values of the Oakland Zoo and able to put those into practice by finding creative and resourceful ways to develop sustainable practices within your role and department

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Who We Are
The Oakland Zoo (managed by The Conservation Society of California) is an award-winning facility stretching 100 acres and overlooking the city of Oakland atop the hills of beautiful Knowland Park. Our mission is to inspire respect for and stewardship of the natural world, while providing a quality visitor experience. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), The Zoo is part of the largest conservation organization in the nation. Our employees take PRIDE in our values of being Positive, Respectful, Inquisitive, Driven and Effective members of a team who places the care of our animals, stewardship of the natural environment, and the experience of our guests at the forefront of all that we do.
Oakland Zoo’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
We believe that all people should have safe access to the Zoo and culturally relevant and responsive experiences with our staff, programs, and curriculum. The Oakland Zoo is also striving to create an equitable and inclusive internal culture where all staff members feel represented and valued for their identities and lived experiences. We examine how power, bias, race and other aspects of identity impact our organization. We work to build a culture of continuous learning and improvement toward a vision of equity and belonging for all staff. We are looking for team members who can actively join us in this process. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community in which we exist and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying folks, and women to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Conservation Society of California is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. The Conservation Society of California also promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

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