Maintenance Plumber

Columbus Zoo Family of Parks•Powell, OH

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About The Position

The Columbus Zoo Family of Parks is hiring a full-time Maintenance Plumber for its Facilities/Trades Maintenance team. The role works in indoor and outdoor environments across the Columbus Zoo, Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club, and The Wilds, installing, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining plumbing systems and related equipment. Duties may also include supporting water attractions, animal and human filtration systems, water quality and life support systems, a sewer lift station, and a water treatment plant. The plumber supports special events, collaborates with facilities and grounds staff, monitors public restrooms and grounds, and follows safety procedures while implementing sustainable practices when possible. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plumbing trade knowledge and tool skills, the ability to read blueprints and communicate effectively, a valid state-issued motor vehicle operator’s license and good driving record, and the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. A negative TB screening, compliance with the drug-free workplace policy, and successful annual criminal history background checks are also required. Five years of plumbing experience, at least two years as a journeyman plumber, a related technical-school degree, and Ohio Backflow Technician Certification are preferred; support is available to otherwise qualified candidates pursuing the certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in the plumbing trade.
Ability to skillfully use plumbing trade tools.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Ability to make rough sketches of required work from oral descriptions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan and organize work efficiently and cost-effectively without direct supervision.
Ability to provide excellent guest service and uphold guest service standards.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with Zoo team members and business contacts.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures, including safety protocols.
Proof of a negative TB screening before placement and annually thereafter.
Valid state-issued motor vehicle operator’s license and good driving record.
Ability to comply with the Columbus Zoo Conservation Parks’ drug-free workplace policy, including applicable testing and follow-up treatment requirements.
Ability to successfully complete an annual criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

Ohio Backflow Technician Certification; support is available to an otherwise qualified candidate pursuing certification under current state requirements.
Five years of plumbing experience.
At least two years of experience as a journeyman plumber.
A two-year technical-school degree in a related field.
Knowledge of electrical work, carpentry, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

Install, diagnose, repair, and adjust plumbing systems, including gas, water, steam, waste, and sewer pipes; install or replace fixtures, pumps, valves, thermostats, controls, and fittings.
Inspect building facilities and equipment and perform maintenance such as checking pipes and fixtures for corrosion, lubricating pumps and valves, and changing filters.
May assist with repairs to Zoombezi Bay water attractions.
May monitor and maintain animal and human filtration systems in animal regions.
May operate the sewer lift station and water treatment plant.
May operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment associated with water quality and life support systems; report issues and resolutions to the Trades Maintenance Supervisor and appropriate Assistant Curator.
Maintain supply inventory, complete logs and reports, dig ditches for pipe installation, repair plumbing equipment and tools, and keep the plumbing shop and work areas clean.
Support special events, including RendeZOO and Wildlights, by performing assigned job-related duties.
Provide work directions to fellow employees and seasonal staff as required.
Assist facilities and grounds staff when required and participate in cross-training as directed.
Communicate weekly with custodial staff regarding the operation of plumbing fixtures in public restrooms.
Monitor public restrooms and grounds for potential problems and report them to a supervisor.
Promote safety for staff, animals, and guests through training, compliance with standard operating procedures, and proper equipment operation and maintenance.
Implement sustainable practices in daily tasks whenever possible.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.