Construction and Maintenance Assistant

Fort Worth Zoo • Fort Worth, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, and facility maintenance personnel with construction, maintenance and repair work. The role involves performing routine tasks for trade workers, requiring physical strength and agility. The employee is expected to complete work in a timely and safe manner, maintaining a neat and orderly work area in accordance with Zoo safety standards. This position requires reporting to work as scheduled, potentially working modified schedules to meet project deadlines or priority assignments, and communicating effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and follow basic verbal or written instructions is essential. Other duties may be required or assigned by management.

Requirements

• Ability to function as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and occasional evenings
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain zoo standards of insurability
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of directly related experience in facility maintenance and/or construction, or a minimum of one (1) year of directly related experience in the electrical, HVAC, or plumbing crafts (commercial or residential)
• Experience in the use of common hand and power tools used in the maintenance and construction crafts

Responsibilities

• Assist trade workers by performing routine tasks
• Perform a variety of tasks involving physical strength and agility
• Perform quality work in a timely manner and maintain work area in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
• Complete work in a safe manner in accordance with Zoo safety standards
• Report to work when scheduled
• Work modified schedule to meet project schedules or other priority assignments as determined by management
• Communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Work well under pressure to meet deadline requirements
• Follow basic verbal or written instructions
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by management

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Supplemental Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)
• PTO Rollover
• PTO Sell Back
• Free Zoo Membership
• Free Guest Passes
• Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED