ul>Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
Job Title
Building Maintenance Technician - DFW Airport
Date
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Exempt or Non-Exempt Position
Non-Exempt
Shift
A.M.
• Assist electrical, HVAC, and plumbing technicians
• Be able to perform scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance tasks
• Monitor HVAC airflow and distribution in Terminals
• Change HVAC filters
• Maintain, repair, and replace electrical motors
• Maintain, repair, and replace water and hydraulic pumps
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, HVAC, and plumbing issues that may arise
• Ensure the proper use of all tools for cutting, bending, and welding of equipment
• Carry out detailed evaluation of equipment to ensure they are in good condition for proper use
• Carry out repairs on ceilings, floors, and walls by combining plaster of spackle and paint
• Inspect equipment such as refrigerators and air conditioners from time to time for proper cleaning, speed, temperature, and adequate lubrication
• Repair and change locks in the building and perform complex lock servicing to ensure the maximum safety of all people
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p>Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion. This role performs preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and general upkeep of facility equipment and infrastructure while supporting overall operational needs.
Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job: Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This role performs preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and general upkeep of facility equipment and infrastructure while supporting overall operational needs.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Perform preventative maintenance inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and corrective maintenance on Zoo facilities, buildings, exhibits, infrastructure, and guest-facing areas.
•Respond to work orders, operational requests, and emergency maintenance issues in a timely and professional manner.
•Perform general building maintenance including carpentry, drywall, painting, roofing, concrete, masonry, welding, fabrication, fencing, gate repair, door and hardware installation, and related repairs.
•Assist with facility improvement projects, exhibit modifications, special events, operational support, and general campus maintenance activities.
•Coordinate work activities with other maintenance trades, Animal Care staff, Operations staff, contractors, and outside vendors as required.
•Maintain accurate work documentation and complete work orders using the Zoo’s computerized maintenance management system (FMX).
•Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, forklifts, utility vehicles, and light equipment required to perform assigned work.
•Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and work areas in a safe and organized condition while working safely around animal habitats, construction zones, maintenance areas, and guest-facing environments.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and improvement work across Zoo facilities, exhibits, infrastructure, and guest-facing areas.