This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems in the Zoo.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical support, maintenance, and repair of exhibits, equipment and facilities
- Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment
- Install temporary power systems for events
- Study blueprints and schematics and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete assignments
- Purchase and order electrical supplies and parts from vendors
- Install lighting fixtures, power outlets, control devices, heaters, and thermostats
- Run conduit and pull wire for new or existing electrical installations
- Replace fuses and change lamps in florescent, mercury vapor, and incandescent lighting fixtures
- Assist electricians with troubleshooting, repairs and construction projects as needed
- Coordinate with outside contractors on electrical portions of design, development and construction
- Test installations to check and ensure continuity of the circuit, and the compatibility and safety of all components using appropriate test equipment
- Inspect and evaluate electrical equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely; determines whether equipment and new installations meet requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Clean and maintain tools and perform routine maintenance on special equipment
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Utilize CMMS work order system for work scheduling, preventative maintenance programs and record keeping
- Assist where needed in inter-departmental projects and functions
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities (as appropriate to skill level and experience) as assigned
- Have regular and punctual attendance
- Work modified schedule as needed and determined by management
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity, occupational hazards and appropriate precautions, techniques, tools and materials of the electrical trade, and the City of Fort Worth Electrical Codes
- Skilled in wiring of electrical circuits according to City code; read and use various electrical testing equipment
- Ability to examine and diagnose faulty electrical system without immediate supervision; read and interpret wiring diagrams; follow written and oral instructions
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
- Ability to work inside/outside working conditions; exposed to extremes of heat, cold and wetness; hazards of electrical shock; extreme heights; working from an elevated position
- Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain zoo standards of insurability
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 2 years’ experience as a Journeyman Electrician in the construction or maintenance field
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Journeyman Electrical License
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Team oriented environment
- Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
- Ability to work special events and functions as required
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold and inclement weather
Disclaimer
- The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
- Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
- Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
- To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
- Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
Benefits
- This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits:
- Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
- Vision
- Dental
- Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
- Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Supplemental Life
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k
- Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)
- PTO Rollover
- PTO Sell Back
- Free Zoo Membership
- Free Guest Passes
- Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs