Aquariums Hiring

Job board dedicated to the aquarium industry

This job is no longer available.

Maintenance Technician

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Omaha, United States Posted: July 12, 2024


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.

Be the First to Know About Similar Jobs

Your next opportunity could be an email away. Let us make your job search easier. Join our email list now.