Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of tasks pertaining to general maintenance and repair of zoo grounds, facilities, and equipment. This position may include some guest interaction. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for employees, guests and the animal collection. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repair on all zoo buildings and equipment.
• Ability to operate various hand tools, power tools and vehicles.
• Must be familiar with various painting practices.
• Graphic installations.
• May operate specialized equipment such as dump truck, sweeper, sander, front-end loader, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, snowplow, garbage truck, and Ditch Witch.
• May assists in waste removal and recycling.
• May assist in training students and/or interns.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to operate, or ability to learn to operate, standard maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of basic construction practices and methods.
• Ability to communicate basic maintenance facts and answer questions for guests.
• Possess and perform basic carpentry duties including framing, drywall, trim work, and other various woodworking skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform general maintenance tasks including concrete work, framing, drywall, trim work, painting, plumbing, minor electrical and HVAC work and other maintenance skills.
• Must possess visual acuity appropriate for maintenance work and general safety practices.
• Candidates might be required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, negative TB test, and possess a valid drivers license with a good history.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Employee will be regularly exposed to water,
• chemicals,
• loud noises,
• dust,
• dander,
• hay,
• etc.
• Frequently exposed to all outside weather conditions.
• Will sometimes work extended/odd hours including weekends, holidays and some nights.
• Must be able to walk long distances across the zoo.
• Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, crouch, stoop, twist, reach above head and climb.
• Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.

DISCLAIMER

• The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.
• It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
• Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.