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.
