Maintenance Technician

Houston Zoo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Zoo, Inc. seeks a maintenance technician to perform semi-skilled construction, carpentry, painting, and general labor in support of facilities and animal enclosures.

You will repair concrete, install sheetrock, ceilings, flooring, doors, and fencing, operate hand and power tools, and help with preventative maintenance and safety. A valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 60 days) is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance/general repair experience.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be trained and certified with heavy machinery (heavy machinery, backhoe, forklift, etc.).
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs light construction duties: carpentry, painting and general labor.
• Repairs and pours concrete in designated locations.
• Installs/repairs sheetrock and structural framing.
• Install/repair acoustical ceilings, flooring, doors, windows and roofs.
• Maintains outdoor structures, animal enclosures and fencing.
• Fabricates wood/metal/plastic items using bolts, adhesives and screws.
• Assists with inspections and preventative maintenance of roofs and gutters.
• Uses hand/power tools and equipment; maintains clean work areas.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

General labor

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy machinery operation

Job description

This position is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled construction work in the repair and maintenance of the zoo’s infrastructure, to include animal enclosures. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.

Our Mission: Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. Our Vision: Houston Zoo will be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with light construction duties such as carpentry, painting, and general labor in support of facilities department activities.
• Repairs/forms/pours concrete in specified locations throughout the zoo.
• Installs/repairs sheetrock and structural framework.
• Installs/repairs acoustical ceilings.
• Installs/repairs different types of floors such as vinyl, tile, carpet, and/or wood floors.
• Installs/repairs various building components such as roofs, siding, doors, and windows.
• Installs/repairs various outdoor structures, animal enclosures, animal feeding platforms, fencing, gates, and other crafting needs within grounds and facility maintenance.
• Fabricates/constructs various wood/metal/plastic related items, e.g., shelves, racks, boxes, crates, and framing components using bolts, adhesives, nails and/or screws.
• Assists with inspections and preventative maintenance of building roofs and gutter systems.

• Uses hand/power tools and mechanical equipment to perform assigned tasks.
• Cleans and organize workstations and shop areas.
• Implements preventative maintenance measures.
• Reports on unsafe conditions and unsafe equipment.
• Maintains inventory of repair equipment and supplies
• Performs and assists with light construction, paint, and general labor, pest control, plumbing, HVAC, welding, electrical, and mechanics as far helping with minor duties.
• Contributes to saving animals in the wild through reduction of waste, water and energy use andinspiring guests and staff to take wildlife protecting actions.
• Contributes to other operational priorities as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience with general maintenance as a primary function.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Experience with prioritizing tasks and following specified procedures.
• Will be required to be trained and certified with heavy machinery, backhoe, bobcat, forklift, telehandler, scissor lift, manlift.
• Must maintain a valid Texas issued driver’s license and comply with zoo driving policy.

About the Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and yes, even education! There are over 2 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well-being of our residents and guests. We strive to ensure the protection of all the counterparts of the animals we have at the Zoo and in the wild.

Join the Houston Zoo and become a part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities. Houston Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.