Application Deadline: This position will remain open until 22 February 2026, or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. We reserve the right to close the posting early if a well-qualified candidate pool has been established. Early submission is encouraged.
- Are you a skilled handyman in general maintenance? At the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, our mission is “Connecting communities to wildlife and wild places.”
- We are seeking a full-time Facility Maintenance Technician, to join our Facilities team, where we take pride in keeping critical systems running safely and efficiently.
- In this hands-on role, you will maintain safe, functional spaces for visitors and animals while ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
- You will be responsible for a wide range of repair, and upkeep tasks across our zoo grounds and behind-the-scenes operations.
- Our technicians play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of our facilities.
- From preventative maintenance to emergency repair you'll be at the heart of maintaining systems that keep our zoo safe, efficient, and welcoming to both visitors and animals.
- This is a unique opportunity to tackle general maintenance challenges in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, directly supporting animal care, enhancing guest safety, and helping preserve an iconic Jacksonville destination.
- Apply today and be part of a team that keeps our zoo running at its best!
What You’ll Do:
- Work proactively on general maintenance tasks to ensure the reliability of essential infrastructure.
- Support animal habitats, guest areas, and facility upgrades in hands-on repairs of plumbing systems, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, safety, and waste management systems.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to troubleshooting and repairs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Be a vital part of maintaining the zoo's core infrastructure, ensuring the highest standards of service, quality, and safety.
- Work both indoors and outdoors, 363 days a year, surrounded by wildlife and lush gardens.
- What You Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work a schedule A) Sunday- Thursday or B) Tuesday- Saturday
- Ability to work a schedule that includes a Saturday or Sunday.
- A valid driver’s license and clear driving record to drive organizational vehicles.
- One (1) year combined experience/training including multi-unit maintenance, supporting facilities in a similar role.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to troubleshooting and repairs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in reading measurements, interpreting plans, and performing basic math calculations.
- Working knowledge in plumbing systems, including emergency repairs, sewer line repair, and drain maintenance.
- Working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and general repairs.
- Proficient in reading measurements, interpreting plans, and performing basic math calculations.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of a 8 hour shift, including working outdoors in Florida weather, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings prior to their start date. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory to ensure the safety of staff, animals, and visitors. These include:
- Professional Reference Check
- Employment Verification
- Criminal Background Check
- 5 panel drug screen
- Non-DOT physical examination
- A Plus...
- Two-year degree and/or work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Experience in the operation of all heavy equipment operation (e.g. forklift, cherry picker, etc.)
- Experience in zoo/aquarium exhibits or animal facilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to remain standing for extended periods.
- Requires hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for tasks such as grasping, turning, and manipulating objects of varying size and weight.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as to walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
- Requires visual acuity for reading, writing, and observing surroundings, and auditory acuity for communication.
- Ability to operate motorized carts, trucks, and power tools.
- Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
- Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Exposure to various weather conditions, including extreme heat, sunlight, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
- Potential exposure to allergens (dust, animal dander, pollen, etc.), bloodborne pathogens, zoonotic diseases and injuries from animals.
- Irregular work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays are sometimes required.
- Exposure to hazards such wildlife, waste, equipment, loud noises, chemicals, and heights.
- Working in small, enclosed areas.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations
- EOE / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Salary
- $17/hour
