Come join us at the Reid Park Zoological Society!

Reid Park Zoological Society is seeking a Maintenance Specialist. Minimum of three years maintenance experience in commercial environment preferred.

The Society is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the protection of wild animals and wild places. We provide educational and fun experiences for visitors of all ages. Reid Park Zoo is the largest attended cultural attraction in Southern Arizona with approximately 500,000 visitors annually. Be a part of a vibrant, growing organization as Reid Park Zoo implements an exciting master plan that will be investing over $60M in new exhibits over the next ten years.

No phone calls or visits please. This position is open until filled. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff by creating an inclusive environment.

Overview:

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for maintaining, repairing and painting of zoo equipment, exhibits, and other facilities. The successful candidate will have experience working in more than one area. This might include plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, masonry, roofing, fencing depending on the needs of the zoo. This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced environment of a growing organization. Reid Park Zoological Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

General duties:

• Maintain and repair zoo equipment, exhibits, and other facilities.
• Responsible for mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces, preparing surfaces (sand, scrape, fill holes and cracks); protect surfaces (cover floors, trim and use drop cloths); clean and treat surfaces with turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, completing touchups, and coordinating large painting projects.
• Provide feedback in the design, planning, and construction of new animal exhibits and other facilities.
• Safely operates and maintains hand tools and power tools, including, but not limited to: chain saws, grinders, drills, circular saws, demo hammers, chop saws, augers, paint sprayers, etc.
• Safely operates golf carts, small utility vehicles, skid steers, loaders, and other wheeled equipment.
• Provides support for special events on evenings and weekends.
• Maintains maintenance log books and enters data into computer spreadsheets.
• Assists Trade Specialists or Grounds Dept when required.
• Follows work order system. Checks with supervisor if asked by other staff/ departments to deviate significantly from scheduled work.
• Effectively communicates with to supervisors, staff, and visitors.
• Conducts preventive maintenance, services equipment to ensure reliability and safe operation.
• May install and maintain fences, signs, benches, railings, concrete, animal exhibits, water pumps and other fixtures and structures.
• Purchases materials and equipment after consultation with supervisor.
• Maintains an inventory of commonly used materials.
• Reports safety concerns to supervisor. Undertakes safety training and follows safe work practices.
• Creates completion schedules and material lists for assigned projects before initiating construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Administrative Functions:

• Performs duties in accordance with RPZS policies.
• Provides excellent customer service as a component of all job duties.
• Follows Zoo safety protocols and procedures
• Attends training when required.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of 3 years combined maintenance and painting experience in a commercial environment.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to safely operate wheeled equipment such as skid steer, forklift, truck, utility vehicles etc.
• Ability and willingness to follow safety requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Politely assertive, energetic, and able to succeed in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take direction and quickly change as needed.
• Reliable and able to work to a varied schedule, including weekends and infrequently, evenings and holidays.
• Regular physical attendance at work.
• Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Able to bend, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand up to 8 hours daily.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. This position description statement is intended to give a potential applicant a reasonable idea of what might be required.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Reid Park Zoological Society to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Dept.