The Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, is seeking a full-time Building Custodian to join our team. The Marine Mammal Center’s mission is to expand knowledge about marine mammals—their health and that of their ocean environment—and to inspire their global conservation. Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and research facilities, a corps of dedicated volunteers, and an engaged community.
About the Organization
The Marine Mammal Center is the largest facility of its kind in the world. Founded in 1975, The Center has grown into an internationally renowned and state-of-the art marine mammal hospital, research center and educational organization. Each year, The Center treats 600 – 800 sick, injured and orphaned marine mammals, with the goal of rehabilitation and release. Its professional staff collaborates with over 30 different scientific, educational, federal, state and non-profit organizations from around the world.
Marine mammal scientists and veterinarians from across the globe visit The Center and shadow its staff and volunteers to learn from the hundreds of animals treated each year, and from its acclaimed veterinary, scientific, and research staff. By collaborating with leading scientists and researchers to learn from the patients in their care, The Center expands and advances science to increase understanding of the health of the ocean and highlights implications for human health.
In addition to its work with the scientific community, The Center’s formal and informal education programs reach 100,000 children and adults ever year. Ultimately, The Center’s work inspires action and fosters stewardship toward the care of our environment.
Overlooking the ocean in the Marin Headlands, in Sausalito, CA, The Center operates three field stations in its 600-mile rescue range on the California coastline from San Luis Obispo through Mendocino County. Simultaneous to the construction of its new Kona, Hawaii facility, The Center’s rescue range has increased to include the entire Hawaiian archipelago. With an annual operating budget of $6M, 50 staff and 1,100 actively engaged volunteers, The Center operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
About the Opportunity
The Building Custodian is part of the Life Support and Facilities Department and is responsible for the day to day cleaning of The Center’s restrooms, offices and public spaces. The custodian maintains an inventory of consumables and cleaning products and ensures that toiletries are stocked and made available. Other lesser duties include light building maintenance, landscaping and set up for events and meetings. This position reports to the Director of Life Support and Facilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strong knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment
Ability to read and understand labels and instructions of cleaning chemicals and products
Effective verbal and listening communications skills
Good decision making and problem solving skills
Good time management and the ability to work unsupervised
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Clean and care for buildings and facilities in order to ensure they are maintained in a safe and healthy manner, including:
Washing and disinfecting restrooms daily, spot checking for cleanliness throughout the day & replenishing toiletries as needed
Cleaning employee break room, kitchen sinks and counters every day
Cleaning public exhibits and exhibit areas (including the Classroom) every day
Cleaning office areas and conferences rooms every day
Empting all waste baskets and garbage cans every day
Moping concrete floors in office, exhibit and retail spaces as needed
Dusting furniture and fixtures as needed
Washing windows and door glass as needed
Power washing exterior walkways monthly
Keeping outside public areas free of paper debris, etc. as needed
Identify fixtures or equipment in need of maintenance
Maintain inventory of cleaning products and consumables in a safe and orderly manner
Plan ahead and order an adequate supply of materials
Work with vendors to identify the most cost effective & green cleaning products
Maintain cleaning equipment in proper working order
Perform minor facility maintenance such as painting, landscaping & weeding
Assist other departments with special event setup and help make the event operate smoothly
Assist employees with office furniture moves
Ability to have a flexible work schedule with frequent early or late hours to accommodate various cleaning requirements for events
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in safe work practices, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the understanding of material safety data sheets (MSDS)
High school diploma or equivalent
A valid California driver’s license
Must be able to work a full time rotating schedule that covers all hours of the day, all days of the week including holidays
Must be able to use personal protective equipment, including a respirator
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
How to apply
TO APPLY:Please send a cover letter and resume, attention Human Resources Director to admin@tmmc.org. Please put “Building Custodian” in the subject line. Please no phone calls or faxed submissions. This position is available immediately and recruitment is ongoing and open until filled.