Facility Operator I or II (experience dependent)

Mississippi Aquarium; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Aquarium is seeking a Facility Operator I or II to join the Facility Operations team. The role focuses on equipment maintenance, cleaning, and labor for guest-space enhancements and building mechanical systems.

A key responsibility is assessing filter statuses and managing cleaning schedules, with basic knowledge of building maintenance required. Essential duties include daily inspections of critical systems, preventive maintenance on equipment, handling chemicals, and general

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or life experience.
• Experience operating LSS and/or building mechanical systems.
• Prior experience with filtration equipment, HVAC is beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and handle physical tasks.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections on critical systems (heating, cooling, controls, HVAC, pumping).
• Assist other operators and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Receive, store and manage chemicals and maintenance supplies.
• Conduct general property beautification tasks (landscaping, painting, cleaning).
• Complete repairs and respond to equipment issues as needed.
• Work weekends/holidays and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis when required.
• Participate in meetings and provide input.
• Unload and warehouse consumables and supplies.
• Undertake special projects assigned by the Manager of Facility Operations.

Skills

English communication

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Facility Operator Ior II (experience dependent)

Department: Facility Operations

Direct Report: Manager of Facility Operations

Position Summary:

The position reports to the Manager of Facility Operations. The Facility Operator is responsible for performing equipment maintenance tasks, cleaning, and general labor pertaining to campus guest space enhancements, decoration and building mechanical systems. The ability to make accurate assessments of filter status and the cleaning schedule of filters is essential. Basic operational knowledge of building maintenance and mechanical systems is necessary for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Performing daily inspections on all critical systems [heating, cooling, controls, HVAC, pumping, reporting and working to correct any anomalies.
• 2. Assist other operators with daily routine tasks as well as perform preventative maintenance on various equipment.
• 3. Receive, distribute, and store various products such as chlorine, acids and salts.
• 4. Perform general maintenance tasks for beautification of property including landscaping, painting, walkway cleaning, carpentry and rubbish removal.
• 6. Complete general repairs of faulty equipment and/or damages to premisses
• 7. Availability to work weekends, holidays, on-call rotation, weather events and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis if needed.
• 8. Participate in staff meetings and provide relevant input.
• 9. Unloading and warehousing of operational consumables and supplies.
• 10. Undertake special projects as assigned by the Manager of Facility Operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma; or equivalent GED or life experience.
• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience operating LSS and/or building mechanical systems.
• Prior experience operating commercial filtration equipment, mechanical equipment, HVAC, building control systems beneficial.
• Experience with power tools, hand tools, welding, and fabrication using a variety of materials.
• Able to work in spaces with limited clearance, at heights, and/or close contact with other team members.
• Fall protection and Confined Space entry certification or the ability to receive certification within 1 year of employment. Training provided as necessary.
• Regular and consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) included but not limited to a properly fitted respirator, eye and ear protection, gloves, hard hat, harness, steel-toed footwear

Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills in order to comprehend detailed instructions in English;
• Ability to lift a minimum of sixty (60) pounds. Experience performing work that requires physical strength, stamina and good physical coordination;
• Carry out routine tasks with minimal supervision;
• Able to negotiate various field conditions – hot, cold, humid, wet, ice, wind, odors, smoke, uneven ground, etc;
• Able to work in a standing, kneeling, squatting or prone position for extended periods of time;
• Valid driver’s license required;

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.

Team Requirements

• Safety & Security - All Team Members are required to adhere to all Mississippi Aquarium safety and security standards.
• Attendance & Appearance - To maximize the guest’s experience, all Team Members are required to adhere to Mississippi Aquarium standard operating procedures regarding attendance and dress code policies as it relates to individual job functionality.
• Sales & Guest Services - Our forward-thinking business model requires listening and understanding the needs of our guests both internal and external. To that end, we must always be focused on the guest experience which is the key driver for return guest visitation and increased sales.
• Team Partnership - All Team Members are focused on supporting each other to complete the guest experience. Therefore, supporting, facilitating, and participating in activities that promote team effectiveness is vital to our Organization.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell – any or all of which may be for extended periods. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.