Maintenance Technician

Job description

**Nashville Zoo at Grassmere** **Position Description** **Position Title: Maintenance Technician** **Department: Facilities** **Supervisor: Maintenance Manager** **Position Status: Full Time** **Company Overview:** Nashville Zoo is dedicated to inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership. With a diverse collection of animals and a commitment to wildlife preservation, we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. **Position Description:** Responsible for the inspection, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and general repair of the zoo. Performs assignments related to the upkeep of any zoo buildings, grounds, property, and animal habitats in a timely and efficient manner. **Duties and Responsibilities:** - Team player who can follow directions and can make logical decisions. - Perform general facilities duties including carpentry, drywall, masonry, welding, electrical work, plumbing, and basic HVAC. - Safely operate construction related vehicles and machinery; this may include tractors, skid steer, lifts, and loaders. - Safely operate battery and electric power tools. - Assist all zoo departments with departmental repairs or maintenance related initiatives; this may include grounds, horticulture, and animal departments. - Complete maintenance on animal habitats and support facilities while being able to follow all the rules regarding the animal safety and their habitats. - Partner with outside contractors and volunteer groups on assigned projects. - Assist with the setup and take down of special events. - Receive and input work order information into a computer and cell phone. **Qualifications** - Three years of facilities or maintenance experience is preferred. - Operating knowledge of power tools, machinery, and safety related equipment. - Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and make repairs that may include electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. - Manual dexterity to use several types of power tools. - Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions; may need work in confined spaces. - Able to work safely with ladders and work at heights. - Strong general maintenance, plumbing, and basic HVAC skills are preferred. - Basic computer and typing skills are required. - Ability to work a flexible work schedule. - The ability to effectively work solo or part of a team is required. - Demonstrate a daily commitment to Nashville Zoo's mission and values. - Maintain regular and reliable attendance. **Education/ Experience:** - Must be at least 18 years of age. - High school diploma or GED equivalent. - 1 year of general maintenance experience required. **Physical Responsibilities:** - Ability to work outdoors year-round, including in inclement weather. - Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period. Applicants must be able to bend, stoop and extend themselves, etc., as required for assigned tasks. - Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. **Work Schedule:** - Weekdays, typically 7:00am to 3:30pm - Some holiday work or weekend work may be required. - Some work on special events may be required. **Pre-employment requirements:** - Nashville Zoo is an EEO Institution and a Drug Free Workplace. - Candidates for this position must submit to a criminal background check and pass a drug test. - Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis Screenings. Pay Range $22.29—$22.29 USD