Work is performed with limited supervision and requires coordination with internal departments, contractors, and other trades to maintain safe, functional, and reliable facilities throughout the Zoo campus.
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.