General Summary: The Facilities Director will be responsible for overseeing plumbing, electrical, carpentry, automotive,
HVAC, mechanical and general maintenance services with certified, licensed and
safety trained staff to ensure work orders, emergency needs and preventative
maintenance are performed to meet the operational needs of the Zoo.
- Document all work orders in Brightly Software
(Facility Dude) maintenance management software.
- Manage tasksrequestedthroughBrightlySoftware(FacilityDude)workordersystem.
- Oversee emergencyworkasrequested and assist when needed.
- IdentifyproblemsorrepairneedsrelatingtoPropertyManagementthroughoutZooFacilities
and document the same in Brightly Software (Facility Dude)
- Developand maintainpreventativemaintenanceschedule/programforgolfcarts,train,carousel,tram, hydraulic systems, elevators,
straw baskets, sand filters and sand interceptors, construction
equipment, emergency generators and all other Zoo vehicles.
- Manage and maintain the Zoo’s fleetvehicles.
- Managesmalltoolandpartsinventory.
- Oversee and/or performmaintenancesupportforspecialevents,duringeventandbothpre-andpost-event.
- EscortthirdpartycontractorsandinspectorsasneededfornormalZoooperationsandinspections.
- Provide labor for emergency
preparedness, emergency generator setup, storm clean up and additional support
as necessary.
- Oversee annualhydrantflushingandwatermainmonitoring.
- MaintainperimeterfenceinaccordancewithA2A/USDAguidelines.
- Oversee the distribution oflargedeliveriesforthe Zoo.
- Overseeandperformsnowandiceremovaloperations,ensuringpassageforvehiclesfromoutsideDruid Hill Park to all parking areas of
Zoo.
- Manage the stripingofallparkingareasonanannualbasis.
- Performtreeremovalandpruningofbranches10feetormoreabovegroundlevelforHorticulture
- Respond to all supervisory, trouble and actual fire alarms.
Provide maintenance on smoke detectors and alarmpanels.Coordinatewithfirealarmcontractorsforservice/inspectiononVESDA,AnsulSuppression, fire suppression equipment and sprinklers. Coordinate with
Fire alarm contractor the annual inspection of fire alarms systems and fire
suppression/sprinklers.
- Responsible for reporting
any accidents and or incidents to Zoo’s Sr Director of Risk and Safety.
- DocumentandrecordConfinedSpaceEntryPermits.
- Oversee preventivemaintenanceofHVACequipmentincludingDaikinandAaonequipment.
- CompletesafetytrainingsuchasOSHA30,confinedspaceentry,refrigerationrecovery.
- Assist with annual train/carousel inspections in accordance with
MD amusement code.
- Assist
with traintrackinspection,provideDailytrackinspection,weeklytrackgauging,ballastrakingandperiodictrack waxing. Provide preventative maintenance per manufacturing
schedule and daily inspection, opening and closing of attractions including
carousel, train, and Wildlife Quest. Must document in Facility Dude.
- Providelaborforgrantanddonationprojectsasrequested.
- Assistwithallzoovendorsneedingaccessthrough
various gates.
- Attend meetings with animal supervisor
staff as needed.
- Install,removeandstoreshadetarpsas
- Maintenanceofstormwatersandfiltersandrecordlogmaintenance.
- Daily report of work
completed and status of outstanding items
- Assistinplacementofguest-relateditems(mistingfans,tables,chairs,stanchions)asrequested.
- AssistincoordinationwithseasonaloreventvendorsinsupportofZooobligations.
- WinterizevariousZoofacilities,plumbingfixtures,waterfountains/bottlefillers.
- Overseepower-washingofsidewalks,
boardwalksanddeckingasdirected
- Make sure all equipment in SSA facilities is in working order.
- Overseepreventivemaintenanceforinstalledhydraulicsystems and refrigeration
systems.
- Oversee emergency generator
service contract.
- PerformanddocumentheatingstartupsintheFall.
- PerformanddocumentACcoolingstartupsby Spring ofeachyear.
- Providelaborforwatermainrepairs.
- Work with the ITdepartmentfortheinstallationofcameras,DVDrecorders,network switches, cabling, and other IT
equipment.
- Provide electrical and
plumbing support totheWaterQualityteamforthemanagementoftheZoo's life support systems and water
features.
Communication
- Publish a daily report of
worked performed and any current problem/issues/challenges.
Management of Resources (financial, human resources,
facilities):
- Formulate and manage annual
budget.
- Purchase materials and
maintain inventory control.
- Monitor and work with
contractors and facilities staff during repairs, renovations, and capital
projects; and,
- Escort maintenance workers,
contractors and others that need access to sensitive areas;
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Facilities
Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu
of a degree.
Experience/Training:
- CDL drivers license is a plus.
- Minimum of ten years in grounds or building maintenance
preferred; and,
- Valid driver’s license a must.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google
Traits Desirable:
- Ability to manage competing priorities,
- Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals from
ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds;
- Self-directed, collaborative and detail-oriented.
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,
and/or wet conditions;
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include
weekends, holidays, and special events; and,
- Exposure to zoonotic diseases and risk of animal
attack.
Salary disclosed upon request
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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