The San Francisco Zoological Society (“Society”) is a non-profit institution that manages and raises funds for San Francisco Zoo and Gardens (“Zoo”). The Society’s mission, supra, is summarized as the 3 c’s: to connect our visitors with wildlife so that they care about nature and ultimately conserve it. The Society’s leadership team is comprised of a President & Executive Director as well as a professional team of Senior Managers. The Society endeavors to meet or exceed the standards of its industry peers, including those established by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (“AZA”). For over 25 years, the Society has been continuously accredited by the AZA.
- Upholds the Society’s mission, core values (respect, professionalism, resiliency, efficiency, equality) and other policies/procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and elsewhere.
SUMMARY:
- Under supervision, performs a variety of non-skilled and semi-skilled tasks including performing deliveries, maintenance, construction, alteration, and repair to Zoo buildings, facilities, equipment, grounds; and performs related work as required by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Acts as a general laborer - digging, hauling, making deliveries, etc.
- Applies paint, varnish, shellac, etc.; prepares surfaces by scraping, sanding, etc.
- Installs and maintains simple electronic and electric equipment such as appliances, light fixtures, etc.
- Repairs and installs plumbing fixtures such as hose bibs, unplugs sewage and waste lines.
- Alters, repairs, and constructs structures of wood such as partitions, sheds, doors, fences, scaffolds, etc.
- Operates a variety of equipment including forklifts, pallet dollies, small backhoes, medium to light trucks.
- Breaks out concrete or asphalt using hand tools and/or pneumatic tools; sets forms, pours, tamps, smooths, etc.
- Interacts with Zoo visitors courteously and offers proper attention at all times.
REQUIRED 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.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum six months paid experience in basic maintenance/repairs, ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, good interpersonal and communication skills.
LICENSES:
- Valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- EOE.
- Salary Range: $20.33-$22.50/ hour.(1/1/25)
- Please apply via our web site at
- https://candidate.offerdox.com/clients/c32a6703-4c9c-4d70-b296-b438a4f2cf91/jobs/
- Please include a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience as it relates to this position.
