Life Support - Craftsworker (Aide)

Brookfield Zoo Chicago • Brookfield, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Craftsworker Aide-Life Support contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by performing skilled and semi-skilled craft duties throughout the park with a focus on life support systems. Supports BZC’s mission and identified goals related to asset protection, financial sustainability, guest experience, and animal welfare. Ensures work performed provides a safe environment for guests, employees, and the animal collection. Ensures exhibits and facilities are functional, in a well-maintained state, and support BZC objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g., GED.) required.
• Requires 6 months experience in water quality (temperature, turbidity, ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, alkalinity, oxygen, etc.) using reliable testing methods and/or in pool-pump maintenance in closed-system filtration or successful completion of Internship Program on water quality and/or Life Support Systems with an AZA accredited institution (paid or unpaid)
• Ability to read, write and perform all required math commensurate with field of responsibility.
• Must be able to perform all tasks related to field and possess skills in related fields.
• Requires the ability to learn and apply information regarding water chemistry and maintenance of closed water systems.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented fashion.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• English fluency at a professional working proficiency.
• Cultural competency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.
• Valid driver’s license required at time of hire. Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license or obtain one within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state driver’s license is required for out-of-state residents

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.
• AALSO Life Support Operator Level I Certification desirable.
• NSPF Certified Pool Operator certificate desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled crafts duties throughout the park with guidance from full-time Life Support staff and supervisor. Assure work performed meets section standards, client specifications, applicable codes and standards, and program goals and is aesthetically pleasing to guests. This includes operating, maintaining and troubleshooting several types of life support systems, including, but not limited to a dolphin/pinniped system, a salt-water fish building, bear exhibit, primate stream systems, and splash pads.
• Work cooperatively with peers, managers, and clients.
• Adhere to established quality control standards. Ensure all work performed meets set standards and specifications and complies with established quality control standards.
• Perform duties associated with the Life Support overhead operating program including following the Labor Allocation Sheet system and completing daily labor allocation sheets, with direct guidance, attending and participating in meetings as assigned.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and carry out associated tasks, as directed, not limited to but including equipment and maintenance, inventory and purchasing, facility surveys and utility locations.
• Participate in the section's emergency response and animal welfare programs as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (paid 100% by BZC through Teamsters Health and Welfare Benefits Plan)
• Three (3) personal days per year
• Sick Leave (accrued, unlimited accumulation)
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement Savings (automatic enrollment at 6%, employer match up to 3% after one year of service, immediately vested)

What This Job Offers

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