Newport Aquarium Facilities Maintenance Technician - Entry-Level 3rd Shift

Newport Aquarium•Newport, KY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing minor troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. This role involves operating machine tools, performing common painting and drywall repairs, and basic carpentry. The technician must be able to work independently, handle a fast-paced environment, and work around various animal species. This is an entry-level position on the 3rd shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, vocational school preferred; experience or any combination which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities.
Ability to work afternoons / evenings Wednesday through Saturday, 8pm to 6:30am.
Driver's License with clean driving record within the last 3 years.
Safety Critical position subject to random drug screening.
Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor.
No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work.
Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
Ability to climb ladders, step ladders, scaffolding to heights of 25’.
Physical strength, including ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease).

Nice To Haves

Vocational school preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform minor troubleshooting techniques on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Perform daily planned and unplanned maintenance functions as needed with minimum support.
Operate machine tools such as drill press, power saw, etc. following company safety training.
Perform common painting and minor drywall repairs.
Perform minor plumbing work and services.
Perform minor electrical repairs (i.e.: ballast replacement, lamp replacement, receptacle replacement, light switches, etc.).
Perform basic carpentry skills.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities & Maintenance Manager.

Benefits

Starting pay rate: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances.
40 sick hours, 40 personal hours, 8 Holidays, 80 Vacation Hours annually.
Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match.
Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties.
Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period.
Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop.
Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family.
Training and development.
Fully funded education programs through Grow U (certifications to college prep to associates, bachelor's, and master’s degrees).