Plumber Assistant

State of North Carolina•Physical Plant Randolph, NC

4d•$35,596 - $45,500•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Zoo is expanding! We are seeking a self-motivated Plumber Assistant for our Preventative Maintenance and Electrical (PM&E) sections to include Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Performing a variety of semiskilled tasks with a primary focus in plumbing repairs and installation, preventative maintenance duties on pump stations (Lubrication, Strainers, Valves). Secondary responsibilities will include assisting electricians with running conduit, pulling wire, repairing lights, etc., assisting with preventative maintenance and repair duties with HVAC (Filters, Coil Cleaning, Lubrication, etc.) and any general park maintenance. Performing other tasks as needed and may be reassigned to a different group of trades such as general maintenance and caging depending on the needs of the organization. Using a computer for work order processing, time entries, performance evaluations, and/or product research, etc.

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 self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic.
Must have very good written and oral communication skills.
Must have good interpersonal relations/teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in plumbing repairs and installation, preventative maintenance duties on pump stations (Lubrication, Strainers, Valves).
Basic Electrical knowledge
Basic HVAC knowledge
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.

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of semiskilled tasks with a primary focus in plumbing repairs and installation, preventative maintenance duties on pump stations (Lubrication, Strainers, Valves).
Assisting electricians with running conduit, pulling wire, repairing lights, etc.
Assisting with preventative maintenance and repair duties with HVAC (Filters, Coil Cleaning, Lubrication, etc.)
Performing general park maintenance.
Performing other tasks as needed and may be reassigned to a different group of trades such as general maintenance and caging depending on the needs of the organization.
Using a computer for work order processing, time entries, performance evaluations, and/or product research, etc.