Maintenance Technician I

Georgia Aquarium, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Senior Manager, Plant Engineering to oversee maintenance across front- and back-of-house areas, ensuring top guest experiences and safe operations.

The role works independently and with a team to manage HVAC, machinery, plumbing, carpentry, and life-support systems. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program, maintaining equipment records, and generating reports with budget justifications.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to paint and assist in installation of plumbing and pumping systems (PVC, CPVC, PE, FRP, copper, iron).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians in HVAC, machinery repair, carpentry, painting, and fabrication.
• Review drawings and technical aspects of all Aquarium systems.
• Maintain equipment maintenance records and generate reports with budget justifications.
• Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance for facilities and life support equipment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

OSHA safety knowledge

Painting

Fabrication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PVC/CPVC piping installation

FRP piping

Copper piping

Wood/Fiberglass/Glass/Acrylic fabrication

Job description

Direct Report:

Senior Manager, Plant Engineering

Position Summary:

Employee will work independently and as a team to maintain the Aquarium and Animal Care Facility (ACF). This includes front of house and back of house areas to insure a great experience for our guests and our coworkers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist technician(s) in support and labor for the following disciplines: HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), machinery repair, and carpentry; also, painting, and general fabrication.
• Reviews and becomes familiar with the drawings and technical aspects of all systems within the Aquarium.
• Assist in maintaining equipment maintenance records as required and generates necessary reports, including budget requests and purchase order justifications.
• Assists in the continuing development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program for all facilities and life support equipment in the Aquarium.
• To perform other duties as necessary

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 years’ maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Requires a working knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety requirements for the work being performed.
• Ability to paint, assist in installation of all plumbing and pumping systems using PVC, CPVC, polyethylene, FRP, copper and black iron pipe.
• Ability to assist in fabrication of structures and equipment as required using wood, fiberglass (FRP), glass, acrylic and related materials.
• Average computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
• Above average ability to organize, manage time and set priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and shift priorities to meet departmental requirements.

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 occasionally 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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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.

Commitment:

I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:

Mission:

Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide.

Vision:

To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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