Facilities Technician: Zoo Exhibits & Maintenance

Zoo Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoo Knoxville is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform skilled maintenance, repair, and improvement of facilities, exhibits, and infrastructure. The role requires experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, concrete work, and mechanical repair, with strong safety adherence.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Facilities Manager. Responsibilities include routine and emergency maintenance, support for animal enclosures, installation of exhibit components,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in general trades or facilities maintenance.
• Experience at an AZA Zoological Facility preferred.
• Ability to read sketches, blueprints, schematics, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on buildings, exhibits, and utility systems.
• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on facilities and tools.
• Follow safety guidelines for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, welding, and painting.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and light to heavy equipment.
• Assist with animal enclosure maintenance and exhibit support tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Concrete

Painting

Welding

HVAC

Mechanical repair

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Blueprints

Schematics

Manuals

Job description

Zoo Knoxville is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform skilled maintenance, repair, and improvement of facilities, exhibits, and infrastructure. The role requires experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, concrete work, and mechanical repair, with strong safety adherence.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Facilities Manager. Responsibilities include routine and emergency maintenance, support for animal enclosures, installation of exhibit components,