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CITY OF MONROE
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
DIVISION: uisiana,P se Cardens & ZOO
REVISION DATE: 8.15.2024
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DEFINITION/DISTINCUISHINC CHARACTERISTICS OF JOB:
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:JOB TITLE: ZOO UTILITY MAINTENANCE
WORKER
JOB CLASS NUMBER: 6139
Under direct supervision of the Zoo Director, the Utility Maintenance Worker is responsible for
general maintenance, repair, and construction in and around the Zoo.
- Lays out, cuts, fits, and joins together lumber or metal to construct, remodel, and repair
buildings
- Installs partitions, paneling, acoustical ceilings and floor covering
- Remodels offices and other existing structures
- Builds animal exhibits and shelters
- Makes or repairs cabinets, animal furniture and other articles
- Welds framework and repairs steel articles
- Uses a variety of hand and power tools and small excavation equipment
- Responsible for maintenance of the equipment
- Follows the Louisiana Governmental Code of Ethics for public servants
- Performs other reasonable duties within the scope of work or in emergency situations as
assigned by the appropriate authority.
- High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Two (2)years experience in construction or maintenance, with a verifiable work history
- Grounds or horticulture experience is preferred.
- A completed application
- Able to work unsupervised when required
- Skilled in the use and care of hand and power tools
- Good working knowledge of carpentry procedures, welding procedures and techniques
- Able to understand and follow oral and written plans and instructions
- Able to give written and oral reports
- Maintenance experience with electrical and plumbing
- Able to operate small excavating equipment
- Some ability to repair and maintain small motorsADMINISTRATION
Human Resources
INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD:
Position posting goes public after 10th day.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Current and Valid Louisiana Driver 's LicenseWORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Working inside and outside year-round in all weather conditions
- Exposure to cuts, bruises, and broken bones from falls and injury from power tools,
mowers, and other equipment
- Requires standing, climbing, stooping, and bending
- Frequently lifts heavy objects.