Facilities Technician: Exhibits & Maintenance On-Call

Zoo New England; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoo New England Facilities is seeking a Facilities Technician to support maintenance of buildings, grounds and exhibits at Franklin Park and Stone Zoo. The role covers repairs and new construction under the supervision of Facilities leadership.

This full-time position requires ability to work indoors and outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and be on-call for evenings, weekends and holidays. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential to ensure safe, welcoming environments for guests and animals.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to work outside in changing weather conditions and be available for 24-hour on-call.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in web-based work order system.
• Perform electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and welding tasks.
• Use power and hand tools including saws, drills, planers, and ladders.
• Make repairs to existing structures and exhibits.
• Perform new construction following building codes.
• Work independently and in team settings.
• Communicate professionally with Zoo guests and employees.
• Operate maintenance vehicles as needed.
• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Use CMMS and related software (Building Engines, Fleetio, Microsoft Office).

Skills

Maintenance expertise

English communication

On-call readiness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS Systems

Building Engines

Fleetio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zoo New England Facilities is seeking a Facilities Technician to support maintenance of buildings, grounds and exhibits at Franklin Park and Stone Zoo. The role covers repairs and new construction under the supervision of Facilities leadership.

This full-time position requires ability to work indoors and outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and be on-call for evenings, weekends and holidays. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential to ensure safe, welcoming environments for guests and animals.