This position performs a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance, repair and monitoring of the Zoo facilities, equipment, systems, grounds and other general requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and all mechanical equipment, systems and controls
- Perform work orders assigned on plumbing, mechanical equipment systems and controls, construction, carpentry, welding or any other verity of duties
- Troubleshoot and repair plumbing and all mechanical equipment systems and controls as necessary or directed
- Monitor equipment and systems for proper and efficient operation
- Understanding of water quality standards
- Operate all necessary hand tools and equipment to perform required duties
- Perform custodial services required to maintain assigned buildings, facilities, equipment or grounds in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition
- Determine necessary parts, equipment, tools and material for tasks and secure best source, price and quality
- Track and log all time and materials used
- Assist other trades as necessary
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.
- Two years experience as a facilities maintenance technician or able to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed under duties
- Familiar with maintenance/construction equipment and safety practices
- Ability to operate various maintenance/construction equipment and tools
- Knowledge of Fort Worth city codes as needed
- 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 in maintenance/construction field
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; 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
Salary
- Commensurate with experience and great benefits
