Engineering Technician: General Maintenance/Life Support Systems

Florida Aquarium•Tampa, FL

19d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for general building maintenance duties as assigned. Performs preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, to include repairs, replacement, and maintaining various items throughout the facility. This can include plumbing, door operation, door hardware repair, outdoor operations, life support repair and installation, as well as installation, repair and maintenance of exhibits in front and back of house areas when appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
3-5 Five years of experience in building maintenance and life support trades
Proven history of progressively increasing responsibility; Self-starter
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair life support systems
Willing to learn and take on different skills/trades
Ability to understand and complete directions in order to complete minor repairs and improvements from concept to completion.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with pumps and pressure sand filters preferred
AALSO Life Support Operator Level 1 preferred
AALSO Water Quality Technician Level 1 preferred

Responsibilities

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on existing building facilities, life-support systems, exhibits and associated interactives as directed by management
Meets with the Engineering Lead to coordinate daily work schedule
Works on new installations, repairs and perform preventative maintenance to ensure all aquarium areas are best in class
Maintains exhibit and support areas in a manner that will not obstruct daily operations or impact guest experience
Maintains minor building infrastructure needs and repairs
Assists with larger in-house projects as needed
Conducts routine maintenance inspections
Carries a radio on person and responds to departmental and facility needs when notified
Adapts to project changes as priority dictates
Completes a rigid training program on all facility equipment, and cross-training in life support operations to assist as needed. Required to pass certifications for forklift, boom lift, telehandler, and electric pallet jack operation
Follows all safety policies, procedures and requirements, to include use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
Ensures schedule flexibility with event coverage rotation as needed; may be assigned to work events after normal operating hours
Participates in on call rotation for after-hours emergencies
Delivers extraordinary customer service to all aquarium guests and internal customers
Maintains AZA readiness at all times
May be required to participate in rotating Hurricane ride out team on a seasonal basis
Supports the development of small Life-Support Systems
Maintains positive attitude in adverse situations
Supports TFA’s Shared Purpose by participating in a Conservation Day of Action shift on an annual basis
Performs all other duties as assigned or required