Employment

Facilities Manager

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of buildings, exhibits, equipment, fences and general physical facilities
• Modification of existing exhibits, and construction/design of new exhibits
• Maintenance and landscaping of green spaces inside The Zoo
• Ability to assist with other trade skills in the areas of HVAC, welding, carpentry and/or masonry
• Use of power and hand tools including, but not limited to, saws, drills, planers and ladders
• Ability to meet maintenance deadlines and work in a team environment as well as independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work in indoor or outdoor environments, in all weather
• Perform physical labor as defined by the projects at hand
• Follow all safety protocol associated with performing assigned tasks
• Operate two-way radio responsibly and professionally
• Participate in all safety trainings organized by Zoo staff
• Manage snow removal and mowing duties
• Assist in supply pick ups and other errands
• Complete all required paperwork
• Communicate in a professional manner with all Zoo guests and employees
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 1 year experience in construction/facility maintenance
• Experience working with animals preferred, but not required
• Ability to multi-task
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• A self-starter willing to take initiative
• Ability to engage with the public and effectively share information
• Willingness and ability to work varied hours when required

Interested in joining the Zoo Crew? Click here to apply.

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