Maintenance Lead

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete regular and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Perform basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical installation and repair.
• Maintain relationships with Zoo vendors and subcontractors.
• Operate common hand and power tools frequently.
• Assist in maintaining and testing fire protection equipment.
• Manage maintenance shop tools and inventory, and conduct supply and materials runs as needed.
• Repair sidewalks, driveways, fences, exhibits and any other items assigned.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.
• Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures.
• Collaborate with Animal Care team to ensure safe and respectful work near habitats and in public areas.
• Aid in event setups, site restoration, and temporary infrastructure for Guest Services and Marketing/Events.
• Work in all weather conditions and be available for emergency response or after-hours needs as required.
• Help to monitor on-site parking and traffic flow during Zoo special events, including Winter Lights Spectacular.

Requirements

• Knowledge of skills and competencies: Mechanical vehicle repairs, carpentry techniques, common hand and power tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Physical strength and endurance - able to lift and manipulate equipment.
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated self-started and work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a facilities maintenance area is required.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and occasional after-hour or overnight assignments, in all weather conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Physical Demands: While performing the job duties of this job, the employee is always required to: walk; sit; stand; use hands to fingers; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; carrying heavy materials, furniture, equipment and tools; climbing, crawling, and stooping to reach work; manual strength and dexterity to operate tools and equipment, and pull, push or manipulate heavy objects against resistance; work aerially, underground, and in exposure to bacterial contamination and hazardous chemicals and fumes; Sense of smell to detect abnormal conditions such as smoke and odors associated with malfunctions and leaks.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This work is performed in outdoor, shop and office settings.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually louder than a normal office environment at times. While performing the job duties you will work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather;