Zoo Utility Maintenance Worker

I CITY OF MONROE DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DIVISION: uisiana,P se Cardens & ZOO REVISION DATE: 8.15.2024 ead acceptance - 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.