Ark Encounter Zoo Facilities Technician Full Time

ANSWERS IN GENESIS GROUP • Williamstown, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Zoo Facilities Technician maintains facilities at the Ararat Ridge Zoo and the Creation Zoo. Duties include habitat repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and enrichment builds. The position offers opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development and is intended to make an impact through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference.

The technician is expected to display Answers in Genesis’ SERVE Core Values—Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, and Engage—when interacting with internal and external customers, helping portray the organization’s message and mission effectively and in a God-honoring fashion.

Requirements

• Agree with and be able to sign the Answers in Genesis Statement of Faith.
• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Regularly attend a local Bible-believing church.
• Ability to bend and lift 50–100 pounds.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• At least 2 years of experience in construction, facility maintenance, or relevant fields.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Attention to high fit-and-finish detail.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
• Create a SERVE-culture environment in all work.
• Approach tasks with a second-mile mindset.
• Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
• Operate hand tools such as saws and drills.
• Operate heavy equipment such as mowers, forklifts, skid steers, and snowplows.
• Perform needed repairs in guest-facing and back-of-house zoo areas.
• Perform light construction duties to improve habitats.
• Assist with inspections and preventive maintenance of zoo facilities.
• Coordinate with other departments on projects and needs.
• Work safely in a variety of environments and weather conditions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Benefits

• Opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed