San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
- The Senior Construction & Maintenance Worker will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance mission of saving species worldwide by performing a variety of skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, alteration, remodeling and repair of organization buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds; and performs related work as required.
- This position reports to the C&M Life Support Systems Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Operates aquatic animal life support systems and water features.
- Operates ozone generator equipment and temperature control systems.
- Keeps all equipment relative to the filtration systems in good working order.
- Repairs and maintains mechanical systems.
- Vacuums animal habitats.
- Coordinates work with wildlife care specialists and outside contractors as needed.
- Communicates condition of equipment to LSS Manager.
- Responds to emergencies as necessary.
- Making improvement to current water treatment plants
- Maintains daily logs.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Seeking a qualified applicant with experience in the operation of aquatic animal water filtration systems, ozone generation equipment and temperature control systems.
- General water chemistry and experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical systems is necessary.
- This position will require working outdoors and working with hazardous chemicals.
- Selected candidate will work mostly in their specific craft but will be expected to assist in other construction and maintenance duties.
- This position requires successful completion of physical ability test.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Three years of full-time experience as an aquatic animal life support operator.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Education, training, and/or experience as a journey-level the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined.
- AALSO Life Support Operator Level I Certification is preferred.
- Current valid California Driver’s license in good standing is required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Methods, practices, and procedures in one or more of the building and construction trades.
- Tools, equipment, and materials used in one or more of the building and construction trades.
- Work and material estimating.
- General water chemistry.
- Safely and properly handle and operate the tools and equipment used in the assigned building and construction trade(s).
- Recognize and discriminate between colors and/or sounds.
- Make simple arithmetic calculations.
- Understand and carry out instructions.
- Deal tactfully and courteously with others in a diverse environment.
- Understand, interpret, and work from blueprints/drawings.
- Competently perform the duties of one or more of the building and construction trades outlined.
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
Fraudulent Recruiting
- Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address.
- We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process.
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.
- If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org.
- If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.
- Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
- At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences.
- Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
- As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.
Salary
- 28.98 hourly
