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

All Career•Newport, KY

1d•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, working in a fast-paced environment, and performing common painting and minor drywall repairs. The technician will also handle minor plumbing and electrical repairs, basic carpentry, and other duties as assigned by the Facilities & Maintenance Manager. A key aspect of this role is the ability to work in and around various animal species.

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.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work in and around all species and types of animals.

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 vison 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.
Grow U program for education without debt (fully funded programs available).