Seasonal Maintenance Technician

About the job

POSITION SUMMARY

This seasonal position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, remodeling, and constructing Utah’s Hogle Zoo facilities. The role supports increased operational demands during the busy season. This is a temporary, non-benefited position and is ideal for candidates with prior experience in general maintenance, trades, or facilities operations.

At the zoo we look for employees who are passionate about conservation, who approach their daily work with a can-do attitude, who are resourceful, who communicate respectfully with everyone, and are ready to work hard supporting the zoo’s mission of creating champions for wildlife by making connections between people and animals to inspire action.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs skills in building crafts and trades, with knowledge of building maintenance techniques, methods, practices, standards, procedures, safety precautions, and materials required for the assigned tasks.

• Inspects and services equipment such as lighting, hot waters systems, chillers, compressors, timers, pumps, air conditioners, swamp coolers, animal drinkers, hotwire, fans, motors, fencing/gates, operators and vehicles/carts.

• Places equipment in operation, checks and records various gauges and instruments to maintain the proper level of water, oil and refrigerants, and to control system output. Operates valves and thermostats, direct digital controls to regulate services to designated areas.

• Help in the repairs of such systems as pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, and overhead doors, diagnosing problems, repairing equipment, and when necessary, rebuilding inoperative parts and equipment, using hand and power tools, brazing/mig and arc welding.

• Reads and interprets performance charts, control panels and blueprints which reflect the operation and layout of each piece of equipment in a system.  Records all necessary information on equipment operation.

• Safely operates and is knowledgeable in electronic testing tools, hand, and power tools, lifts, forklifts, and all other tools and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks and assignments.

• Operates computer systems and facilities management computer applications for work order assignments including mobile work order systems to receive, generate work order assignments, and record asset changes, equipment specification information.

• Ensures the work area conforms with the security and safety measures in effect and practices good housekeeping.

• Lubricates machinery and equipment.  Performs other preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and component parts such as fan belts, pump seals, filters, bearings, etc.

• Perform seasonal snowplow and ice removal operations (early/late season) and support general maintenance during peak summer operations..

• Performs other duties as required and responds to emergency situations.

• Commitment to the zoo’s mission and conservation efforts.

• Ability to work over-time as needed.

• Maintains strict confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED

• Experience in a similar position maintaining facilities, or other commercial buildings and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and various types of operations and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to relate well with the public, supervisors and fellow employees.
• Able to be creative and solve many different animal containment and building issues.
• Demonstrate skills in fabricating, building, controlling and troubleshooting building systems.
• Proficient in working with computer applications including MS word, excel, and outlook.
• Demonstrate skills in Facilities Management application for work order assignments, including mobile work order systems to receive, generate work order assignments, and record asset changes, equipment specification information.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Possession of a valid Utah driver license is required.

Must possess excellent communications skills:

• Interpersonal conflict resolution method.
• Effectively promote organization and services offered.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Must have the ability to:

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply critical thinking techniques.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Prioritize work.
• Perform within deadlines.
• Ability to stay focused despite interruptions.
• Deal with stress caused by deadlines.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Memory for details.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

• Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to random drug testing.
• Provide a negative TB test prior to hire date and maintain TB testing through course of employment
• A valid driver’s license is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Moderately heavy physical activity. Required push, pull or lift heavy weights up to 100 pounds from 10%-15% of the work time. Difficult working positions. May have to stand, walk or sit in uncomfortable position for extend periods and squat or crawl into small spaces under and near operation equipment to check and complete minor repairs. May perform work in ceilings, on tops of ladders, bucket lifts, scissor lifts and roof in heights exceeding 65 feet. High exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust, fumes, noise, dampness, cold heat, chemicals or grease. Must be able to perform heavy labor. Exposed to outside weather conditions year-round and moderate hazards much of the time.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.