Zoo Maintenance Worker

Milwaukee County Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining and repairing the buildings, equipment, and grounds of the zoo. Will need to perform in a wide range of maintenance tasks, including basic repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. They will also have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• Current resident of Wisconsin.
• Possession of a Wisconsin Driver’s License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of work experience in the building trades or as a facilities or maintenance worker.
• Able to lift/carry up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs.
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and shift rotations.

Nice To Haves

• Training in building trades

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain Zoo structures, equipment, enclosures, to change lights, belts, and filters, to clean, grease, and lubricate, repair walls, doors, locks, windows, and screens, to do minor electrical and plumbing repairs, to monitor HVAC equipment, to maintain records.
• Fabricate, design and build crates, cages, fencing, to alter function of equipment, to construct shelving, carts, furniture. props, and much more.
• Restore parts of the Zoo using skills such as Carpentry, painting, roofing, drywall and much more.
• Send out and check Emails, work orders, and using our LMS for trainings.
• Assist with animal moves, to assist skilled trades, and other jobs and duties that maybe assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees