Maintainance Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs journey level skills building crafts and trades, with full knowledge of building maintenance techniques, methods, practices, standards, procedures, safety precautions, and materials required for the assigned tasks. 

Inspects and services equipment such as lighting, hot waters systems, chillers, compressors, timers, pumps, air conditioners, swamp coolers, animal drinkers, hotwire, fans, motors, fencing/gates, operators and vehicles/carts.

Places equipment in operation, checks and records various gauges and instruments to maintain the proper level of water, oil and refrigerants, and to control system output.

Operates valves and thermostats, direct digital controls to regulate services to designated areas 

Repairs and ensures the proper operation of such systems as pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, and overhead doors; diagnosing problems, repairing equipment, and when necessary, rebuilding inoperative parts and equipment, using hand and power tools, brazing/mig and arc welding. 

Reads and interprets performance charts, control panels and blueprints which reflect the operation and layout of each piece of equipment in system. 

Records all necessary information on equipment operation. 

Safely operates and is experienced in electronic testing tools, hand, and power tools, lifts, forklifts, and all other tools and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks and assignments. 

Operates computer systems and facilities management computer applications for work order assignments including mobile work order systems to receive, generate work order assignments, and record asset changes, equipment specification information.  

Ensures the work area conforms with the security and safety measures in effect and practices good housekeeping. 

Lubricates machinery and equipment. 

Performs other preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and component parts such as fan belts, pump seals, filters, bearings, etc. 

Performs seasonal snow plow and ice removal operations and works with team members to ensure safe removal of snow and ice. 

Responds to Emergency situations.  

Must be able to work unconventional working hours including long shifts, callouts, standby for weekends and holidays as assigned. 

Commitment to the zoo’s mission and conservation efforts. 

Ability to work over-time as needed.  

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Maintains strict confidentiality.  

Education: High School