Craft Technician (Full Time)

Memphis Zoo; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

FSA, HSA

Short and Long Term Disability

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

401K

Job summary

Memphis Zoo is seeking a Craft Technician to perform general maintenance across campus facilities, including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and painting.

You will inspect structures, perform minor repairs, install and reconfigure equipment, and ensure safe, functional work areas. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and 2–3 years of relevant experience; weekend work may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general maintenance across multiple trades.
• Experience with routine building maintenance (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting).
• Ability to inspect structures, document issues and recommend repairs using check sheets.
• Familiarity with safety practices and basic tool handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance tasks in one or more trades (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting).
• Inspect buildings and structures to determine functional systems and malfunctions; document findings.
• Perform minor electrical work to replace or repair fixtures using appropriate tools.
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance and related tasks; assist with painting, carpentry, and masonry as needed.
• Reconfigure/install items in public areas and enclosures; maintain surfaces and paint as required.
• Ensure interaction with mechanical systems is safe; support after-hours on-site emergencies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Capacity

Communication Proficiency

Decision Making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Craft Technician is responsible for general maintenance work on Zoo facilities and structures. The Memphis Zoo operates on 76-acre campus with approximately 300,000 sq ft of building structures and will perform maintenance tasks in one or more fields: carpentry; electrical; HVAC; plumbing or painting.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry; electrical; HVAC; plumbing, etc.).
• Inspects buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair making notes and recommendations using a pre‑established check sheet.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures using the appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
• Performs minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work.
• Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts items in public areas, offices and animal enclosures (e.g. , wall panels, storage bins, lighting, cabinets, gates, railings etc.).
• Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools.
• Cleans air conditioning and heating units (e.g. coils, condensate pans, drain lines, cooling towers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring units are operating properly and at peak performance

Competencies

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Decision Making

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Structure

Reports to Maintenance Manager.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 40 hrs per week position which regularly requires flexible hours and frequent weekend work. Must have flexibility to respond to and be on-site for after hour emergencies.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 -3 year of relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous work experience completing general maintenance work on a campus environment.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when on zoo grounds.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Clear driving record.
• Clear background check.
• Clear drug screening.

Benefits (subject To Applicable Waiting Periods)

• Medical, dental, vision.
• FSA, HSA.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D.
• 401K

EEOC AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

The Memphis Zoo believes that human diversity is as important as the biodiversity we seek to conserve. World-class zoos are comprised of world-class team members representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply. The Memphis Zoo is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. If you need to request any accommodations for the interview or hiring process, please let the Human Resources team (HR) know. HR can be contacted at [e-mail]. The Memphis Zoo participates in E-Verify and is an EEO/ADA/Veteran employer.