Maintenance/Construction Technician II

State of North Carolina•Randolph, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a self-motivated and team-oriented Maintenance/Construction Technician II for its Construction Crew and General Maintenance sections. The Construction Crew and General Maintenance sections include construction of animal caging and small in-house projects, general building and park maintenance. This position will work both independently and with others assisting in all areas of maintenance and construction. Trades include general building maintenance, steel fabrication and general park maintenance. This position will be assigned to general maintenance but will be required to perform other tasks as needed and may be reassigned to a different group of trades such as plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical depending on the needs of the organization. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, buildings and other structures as well as outside in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and One (1) year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to regularly and safely: lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to bend, stoop, and work in tight spaces; climb stairs and ladders; move over and about all types of equipment to inspect, analyze and perform repairs with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to stand for the majority of the day; endure extended outdoor field conditions at any time of the year; negotiate uneven outdoor terrain on foot; and drive motor vehicles at day and at night with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated self-motivation and strong work ethic.
Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in confined spaces.
Demonstrated good interpersonal relations/teamwork skills.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative and willing to look for non-typical solutions.
May require current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations Part 82, Subpart F.