Maryland Zoo is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
General Summary: The Facilities
Technician ensures that the Zoo facilities, grounds and equipment are safe and functional.
This position is responsible for performing routine and specialized maintenance
tasks to support the Zoo’s operations which will include mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning as
well as other tasks such as plumbing, doors and locks, door systems, roof
systems, and structural components. Additionally, the Facilities Technician
will support the Zoo’s mission to save wildlife and protect wild places and
contribute to its environmental, social, governance sustainability,
conservation, education, and DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion)
goals.
Essential
Functions
Primary Functions:
- Performs general
maintenance tasks, including lighting, drywall repair, painting, carpentry, and
furniture movement.
- Conduct
scheduled inspections and servicing of equipment, and utilities to prevent breakdowns
and ensure efficiency.
- Respond
promptly to calls throughout the facility and perform necessary repairs.
- Change
filters, clean drains and gutters, and ensure proper functioning of systems
supporting building operations.
- Maintain
tools, equipment and supplies in an orderly and functional manner.
- Install and
repair signage as needed ensuring proper placement.
- Perform all
tasks in compliance with company policy and safety guidelines.
- Perform other
tasks and projects as assigned.
Communication:
- Publish a daily report of worked performed and any
current problems/issues/challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- High
School diploma or equivalent.
- 5+
years of experience working in building operations or maintenance.
Experience/Training:
- Previous
automotive experience, including maintaining and/or repairing items such as
golf carts, small engines, or trucks is a plus.
- Valid
driver’s license a must.
- CDL
driver’s license is a plus.
- Experience
maintaining and repairing a variety of HVAC systems is a plus.
Traits Desirable:
- Mechanical
aptitude
- Must
be team-oriented
- Ability
to work with a wide variety of individuals from ethnic, cultural and economic
backgrounds
Equipment:
- Must
be able to operate a variety of machines, power tools, hand tools, and
equipment including computer, telephone, two-way radio, and golf cart, etc.
Working Conditions:
- Must
be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds frequently
and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry,
push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able
to remain on feet for periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull,
climb, balance;
- Must
be able to stand and remain active for an eight-hour shift;
- Must be able to walk large areas
of the Zoo as needed;
- Must be able to work in an outdoor weather environment in
all seasons and weather, including heat/humidity, cold temperatures, snow and
ice, and/or wet conditions;
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends,
holidays, special events, an to assist with emergencies as needed;
- Exposure to zoonotic diseases and risk of animal attack;
- Exposure to potential environmental hazards such as poison
oak/ivy, uneven terrain, insect bites/stings, and Hepatitis B depending on the
position.
Benefits:
- We offer an excellent benefits
package including 24 days of Paid Time Off, Sick and Safe Leave and 2 paid
holidays. Eligible for medical/dental/vision coverage as well as short term
disability/long term disability/life insurance. 401k with employer match.
Disclaimer:
The statements above are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this
classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so
classified. Therefore, management reserves the right to revise the job or
to require that other or different tasks be performed.
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