Water Treatment Technician - First Shift

About the role

The Indianapolis Zoo employs a diverse range of professionals, including mechanics, plumbers, electricians, and maintenance technicians. We are currently seeking a Water Treatment Technician for our Life Support department. This role focuses on monitoring, repairing, and maintaining the aquatic environments, including marine mammal habitats, shark touch tanks, dolphin pools, and various animal ponds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the proper functioning of water pumps, filters, piping, and environmental systems within the Zoo.
• Ensure mechanical aptitude, familiarity with HVAC, filtration systems, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, and digital controls.
• Work with Honeywell systems or other Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Have basic knowledge of the General Maintenance field, familiarity with pool equipment, electrical, and/or plumbing.
• Desirable to have an HVAC background.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week, first shift position with occasional flexibility for different shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements and Experience

• Prior experience in Aquatic Life Support maintenance in a zoo, aquarium, water park, or equivalent facility highly desired.
• Must possess (or acquire within nine months of date of hire) and maintain SCUBA, CPR, and O2 certifications.
• Availability to be on call for large scale emergencies; may be required to carry a pager on a rotational schedule.
• Ability to detect, assess, identify, and observe surroundings to make sound judgments, along with the ability to communicate verbally, comprehend, and decipher information accurately.
• Heavy work exerting at least 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/ or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to transport objects.
• Ability to ascend/ descend ladders, steps, and uneven terrain, while maintaining body equilibrium to perform various jobs.
• Safety policies adhered to, wearing proper safety equipment (PPE) including dust masks, respirators, goggles, hearing protectors, and safety harness.
• Documents all work activities of their assigned shift and maintains daily logs associated with all equipment and systems along with time accordingly.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and preparing purchase orders for supplies such as repair/replacement parts, hardware, and some chemicals working with vendors for competitive pricing.
• Assists in planning and executing related projects which may include installation of new equipment, replacements, upgrades, or refurbishment of existing equipment.
• Safely operates a forklift to move materials and equipment. Obtains/maintains certification.
• Proficient or has the ability to learn to use a wide variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, small engines, and the capability to safely operate some heavy equipment such as forklift, scissor lift, etc.

Position Requirements and Experience

• A high school diploma/GED is required.
• Additional certification/education preferred.
• At least 18 years old and a valid Indiana driver's license insurable by the Zoo's insurance.

How to Apply

To apply, interested candidates must complete an online application. They must also include a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to be considered. Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable), and a drug test.