Maintenance Worker

Cincinnati Zoo•Cincinnati, OH

82d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance & Facilities Department is looking for qualified candidates to fill an opening as Maintenance Worker. Installs, services and performs preventative maintenance on equipment, as needed. Responds to emergencies, alarms and or requests for maintenance related issues. Work in this position will involve using forklifts and aerial lifts, using gauges and instruments, and recording data on appropriate forms. Checks product for visual defects; Maintains buildings to include the maintenance of windows, doors, roofs, floors, stairways, interior and exterior partitions, construction shop partitions, bins, racks, pallets, and shipping crates, lubricates machines and equipment. Maintains a current knowledge of industry standards and developments. Additionally, all maintenance staff, regardless of specialty, will at times be asked to work on any and all aspects of a typical facilities department as conditions dictate. This could include anything from hanging Christmas lights to working on our train tracks to helping unclog a drain in an emergency situation.

Requirements

High School diploma
5 years of related experience
Demonstrate competency and experience in at least two of the following trade skills: Plumbing, electric, welding, carpentry, and diesel engine mechanics.
Flexibility and a desire to help out in any and all situations.
A positive attitude.
Ability to stand, walk, climb and utilize manual dexterity to use various tools, machines and equipment.
Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive a Zoo vehicle.
Successful completion of a probationary period.
Willingness to have union dues deducted.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combinations of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

Responsibilities

Installs, services and performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
Responds to emergencies, alarms and or requests for maintenance related issues.
Uses forklifts and aerial lifts.
Uses gauges and instruments.
Records data on appropriate forms.
Checks product for visual defects.
Maintains buildings including windows, doors, roofs, floors, stairways, interior and exterior partitions, construction shop partitions, bins, racks, pallets, and shipping crates.
Lubricates machines and equipment.
Maintains a current knowledge of industry standards and developments.
Works on any and all aspects of a typical facilities department as conditions dictate, including tasks such as hanging Christmas lights, working on train tracks, or unclogging drains in emergency situations.