Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Skills Needed:

• Executing maintenance and construction projects for the zoo and other associated facilities.
• Primary tradesman for the Animal Department
• Daily repair / maintenance / special projects relating to cages, habitats, structures and exhibits
• Maintains an inventory of tools, equipment and supplies
• Develops and recommends capital improvements, equipment acquisition, and other improvements
• Inspects and monitors facilities and equipment and for public safety, maintenance, repair, and/or replacement needs.
• Prepares and maintains maintenance records and reports.
• Develops and maintains positive relations and communications with Zoo staff and the general public
• Supports other Facility positions as needed for the successful operation/repair of zoo related issues
• And other related duties as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of carpentry with regards to facility buildings, cages, habitats, structures and exhibits.
• Skilled in the use of tools pertinent to carpentry and general shop duties
• Additional welding, electrical, and plumbing skills preferred, but not required
• Motivated self-starter with strong organizational abilities
• Must be able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to complete projects in a reasonable time frame to the complete satisfaction of zoo management
• Deal courteously and tactfully with employees, peers, superiors, and the general public
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and other diagrams
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions

• Prefer Journeyman level of experience and education
• A minimum of three years experience in carpentry required
• Four years of experience in progressively responsible general maintenance operations preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.

• Ability to work in a variety of animal habitats and situations.
• Ability to work outdoors in temperature and humidity extremes
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.