Custodial - Supervisor

Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga Zoo

People & HR, Operations

Ten Mile, TN, USA

Posted on Apr 25, 2026

Custodial Supervisor

Who are we:

For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey.

Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.

Reports to: Environmental Services Manager

Responsibilities

  • Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
  • Build, implement and drive operation systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission, business needs, client and SSA expectations.
  • Assumes an active role in preparing for each season, equipment needs and operational excellence.
  • Manage department financial forecasts, information flow and management, business processes and organization planning.
  • Oversee grounds training for all team members according to the onsite handbook and set expectations through your guidance.
  • Ensure SSAfety training(s) completed with all team members upon hire.
  • Fulfill guest & client needs quickly and efficiently as well as resolve complaints effectively.
  • Plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of grounds and janitorial employees.
  • Assess building needs and make recommendations to appropriate management.
  • Progressively document and discipline employees to promote better work performances compliant to the company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment for all employees and guests.
  • Facilitate the maintenance and repairs of facility and equipment.
  • Maintains a close relationship with the client’s staff to ensure a positive working relationship.
  • Ensure overall consistency and high quality across the various operations.
  • Process invoices and billings to office team to ensure smooth communication and payment.
  • Manage payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines. Meet payroll budget percent expectations by being strategic with coverage, on call shifts, etc.
  • Manage employees in accordance with State and Federal labor laws.
  • Schedule appropriate staff levels in a accordance with budget and business forecast.
  • Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
  • Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
  • Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.

Job Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
  • Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
  • Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
  • Demonstrates financial management, cleanliness, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
  • Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

IDEA + Belonging

  • Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
  • Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
  • Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
  • Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Previous Experience

  • Two years operations management experience
  • All education backgrounds eligible, must be 18 or older.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)

PART-TIME POSITIONS

Compensation and Benefits

  • Eligible for overtime pay.
  • On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
  • Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
  • Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
  • Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
  • Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave
  • Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
  • Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location. Locations include: Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C.. Colorado: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.

SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

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