Chehaw Park & Zoo is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and groundskeeping duties to ensure that park facilities, zoo infrastructure, and public spaces remain safe, functional, and well maintained. The successful candidate will be a dependable, team-oriented individual who takes pride in providing quality public service and supporting the Park's mission of conservation, education, and recreation for the citizens and visitors of our community.
JOB DUTIES
- Perform routine repairs on structures, equipment, machinery, and facilities; duties may require various skills including landscaping, carpentry, carpet/tile installation, electrical work, painting, plumbing, masonry, lock smithing, and auto repair
- Complete assigned work orders and preventative maintenance tasks, including inspections and parts replacement
- Retrieve supplies and materials from vendors, as assigned
- Maintain all facilities in an attractive, healthy, and safe manner
- Perform basic landscaping tasks, including operating mowers, edgers, and chain saws in the cutting of shrubs and small trees; move and replace soil, gravel, sand, and other rock and substrate
- Remove debris and waste from walkways, boardwalks, and other areas as needed
- Assist with preparation and staffing of special and interdepartmental events, as assigned
- Consistently and reliably report for all scheduled shifts without tardiness; show willingness to cover unscheduled shifts as needed; attend staff meetings and training sessions
- Adhere to all institution and department policies and procedures; maintain a high level of performance while upholding safety standards
- Support institution’s Vision, Mission, and Value statements; maintain a positive example in meeting the needs of fellow staff, volunteers, and guests
- As needed, coordinate the activities of community service workers, students, or volunteers
- Perform other duties, projects, or staff-development activities assigned by department supervisors
QUALIFICATIONS
- Maintain possession of a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to/from work
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1 year of experience in facility maintenance with basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, and the proper use of mechanical equipment and hand tools; have the ability to build upon this knowledge and to adapt as necessary to facility needs
- Knowledge of safety regulations and precautions in the maintenance trades
- Ability to obtain a Certified Pool Operators Permit
- Ability to safely operate vehicles, motorized carts, lawn mowers, hand tools, and power tools
- Ability to work independently or within a team setting
- Proficiency in basic computer applications
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions on a daily basis; must be able to tolerate strong odors, dust, hay, dander, and dampness; may be required to stand or sit for extended periods of time and/or to twist, bend, crouch, squat, climb, crawl, kneel, jump, swim, or carry objects for short distances; may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and potentially dangerous animals; must be able to ascend and descend ladders, steps, and uneven terrain
- Maintain ability to pass drug and alcohol tests with acceptable results
Chehaw Park & Zoo is a Drug Free Workplace. Employees routinely perform duties in which impairment caused by drugs or alcohol could create a significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, their coworkers, animals in our care, and the public. Given the safety-sensitive nature of our operations, employees may be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing on a random basis, as well as under reasonable-suspicion circumstances and following workplace accidents or incidents, in accordance with applicable policies and laws.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management. Chehaw Park & Zoo reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
