Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc.
Position Title: Operations Technician
Reports To: Operations Facilities Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Safety-Sensitive: This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates, regardless of whether they are a medical marijuana licensee, must receive a negative result on a 10-panel, pre-placement drug screening to include THC, prior to beginning work.
Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. (TZMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of “Connecting, Caring, Advocating for Wildlife, People, and Wild Places.” A dynamic group of passionate individuals brings the zoo to life each day, 365 days per year, caring for animals, greeting guests, educating the public and managing the facilities. Each member of the team is integral to the success of the zoo as a key asset in the City of Tulsa and the Northeast Oklahoma region, delivering recreational opportunities, providing unplugged family time and conserving animal species for future generations.
Position Summary:
The Operations Technician is responsible for performing routine facilities maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing; mechanical, etc.).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned in keeping with the mission of Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. (TZMI)
- Responsible for the completion of all Operations work orders as assigned.
- Performs minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry and excavation to maintain zoo exhibits, buildings, and grounds.
- Performs general repair of buildings, exhibits, structures, equipment, etc.; performs scheduled preventative maintenance on same as directed.
- Maintains records and documents of scheduled maintenance or other repairs as required.
- Performs general fabrication to repair/fabricate animal caging, crates, exhibits; utilizes stick, MIG and TIG welding equipment.
- Replaces broken windows; repair doors, door locks and closets; installs and repairs fencing/public barriers; installs and repairs concrete or asphalt surfaces, repairs mechanical equipment or vehicles, etc.
- Inspect condition of roofs; clean roof gutters and drains.
- Inspect and repair interior/exterior lighting; install and repair lamps, ballasts and covers.
- Move and relocate office furniture, files, etc.; make adjustments to desks, chairs and files.
- Analyzes work orders to determine materials required and methods to complete the task; prepares cost estimates for work orders.
- Requisition supplies, material and equipment; monitor inventory; picks up supplies; load and unload supplies.
- Maintains clean and clutter free shop and work area(s) involving general cleaning duties.
- As needed, assists with set up/break down of special/private events including set up of tables, chairs, tents, stage, or other equipment.
- Utilizes a wide array of hand and power tools and other equipment; maintain tools and equipment in good working order and in safe working condition. .
- Responds to emergency maintenance requests as directed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.
Values:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies as they relate to TZMI core values:
- We are enthusiastically committed to be part of the Tulsa Zoo community.
- We will all work together as one Zoo Team to support the Zoo’s mission.
- We will value and appreciate everyone and create a safe, understanding, and welcoming environment for all.
- We will all be accountable for achieving excellence.
- We will earn the trust of one another, acting honestly and treating each other with respect.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
No education requirement; at least two years related experience and/or training.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of TZMI.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word; Internet Browser(s)- Explorer, Chrome, Safari, etc.
Other Skills, Abilities or Qualifications
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable on TZMI’s insurance carrier. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends or holidays as required. Must of training and experience in one or more trades - carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing; mechanical.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position involves significant standing; significant walking; moderate sitting; significant reaching with hands and arms; significant climbing or balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; significant talking or hearing and moderate lifting over 60 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This work environment involves substantial work near moving mechanical parts; substantial work in high, precarious places; substantial work with or near toxic or caustic chemicals; substantial work in outdoor weather conditions; moderate work with loud noise level.
