Facilities Maintenance II

About the role

The Facilities Maintenance Worker II provides semi-skilled labor required for the care, cleaning, and general maintenance of park facilities, including buildings, fixtures and furnishings; grounds, walkways, parking lots, and landscape forms; and other physical features. The employee may also serve as a lead person for a small crew of workers engaged in maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and/or replaces damaged or deteriorated components of electrical, lighting, air-handling, plumbing and other building systems, as well as moderates construction and remodeling of park buildings, habitats, and other structures.
• Performs preventive maintenance for mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Serves as team leader for assigned Facilities Maintenance Worker I and/or other maintenance staff, providing work assignments and monitoring work progress, including equipment operation and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED combined with minimum 4 years building or industrial maintenance experience, including at least one year as a lead person; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, material safety data sheets and other safety information required for proper performance of the work.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems and components.
• Operating knowledge of manual and small power tools commonly used in carpentry, maintenance construction, grounds, and custodial maintenance trades.
• Ability to operate a variety of electric and gas-powered driven maintenance equipment.
• Sufficient mathematical ability to mix cleaning chemicals, and other compounds in proper proportions.
• Ability to interact positively and appropriately with coworkers, supervisors, managers, Zoo guests, contractors, concessionaires, and members of the general public with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay

This position will start on 1st shift from 7am - 3:45pm working five days a week with one weekend day. Position may require some flex days that will require later night shifts. Pay will be based on experience: $22.04 - $24.17 per hour, which higher pay steps based on skill level.

Benefits

• We offer incredibly competitive benefits. This includes FREE: Medical plan option, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Dental & Vision for employee & family, and 12 Full weeks of parental leave.
• Additional Benefits: 6 days of personal time, generous vacation time and 11 paid Holidays each year. We offer a 7% employer contribution to your 401K, zoo discounts, employee-only zoo experiences, tuition reimbursement, additional medical benefits to meet you and your family's needs, and a FREE Premium Zoo membership for you and your family.

Contact Information

John Ball Zoo is a drug-free workplace under federal regulations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.