Senior Water Quality Construction & Maintenance Worker

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 CERFICATIONS

• 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.