Senior Maintenance Technician

Georgia Aquarium Careers • Atlanta, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician will perform highly skilled maintenance, installation, and repair. They will work independently and as a team to maintain the Aquarium and warehouse facilities. This includes the front and back of house areas to ensure a great experience for our guests and our coworkers.

Requirements

• Requires a working knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety requirements for the work being performed.
• Ability to design, fabricate, install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing and pumping systems using PVC, CPVC, polyethylene, FRP, copper and black iron pipe.
• Ability to operate, program, troubleshoot, repair, balance and monitor the performance of large, industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Have working knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to disconnect/reconnect pumps, motors, and ballast.
• Ability to work from discussions, directions, and drawings to conceptualize and construct complete assemblies, systems, displays, or exhibits using multiple skills.
• Ability to fabricate structures and equipment is required using wood, fiberglass (FRP), glass, acrylic and related materials.
• Average computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other trades and departments.
• Team building skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal presentation.
• Listening and communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Must have a track record of independent quality work.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good productivity.
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be respectful.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Be flexible.
• High School diploma or GED
• At least 4 years of facility maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and labor in the following disciplines: HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, machinery repair, carpentry, and general fabrication.
• Reviews and becomes familiar with the drawings and technical aspects of all systems within the Aquarium and warehouse facilities.
• Establishes and maintains equipment maintenance records as required and generates necessary reports, budget requests and purchase order justifications.
• Assists in the continuing development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program for all facilities and life support equipment in the Aquarium.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED