Maintenance Technician I

chattzoo; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chattanooga Zoo is seeking an exceptional Facilities Technician to join the Zoo's Facilities Department. The ideal candidate will excel at problem solving, work with a variety of tools, and operate independently or with a team while taking direction from a supervisor.

This role supports maintenance and repairs of buildings and exhibits, performs general upkeep, and collaborates with staff to design and build structures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry and use of hand/power tools.
• Ability to work with test meters and diagnostic equipment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, repairs, and renovates buildings and exhibits.
• Performs basic repairs and preventive maintenance on facility systems, including electrical.
• General maintenance such as painting, HVAC filters, lighting, and upkeep.
• Collaborates with staff to design and fabricate structures.
• Performs general upkeep on Zoo buildings and assists with carpentry.
• Uses hand and power tools to complete tasks.
• Supports Zoo operations with maintenance and administrative tasks.
• Handles facility maintenance and work orders.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Test meters

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Chattanooga Zoo is seeking an exceptional Facilities Technician to add to the Zoo's Facilities Department. The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who excels at problem solving, has experience working with multiple tools in different settings, and works well both independently and with a team while taking direction from their supervisor. The candidate must be able to work well with visitors and interact with the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Constructs, repairs, and renovates new and/or existing buildings and exhibits
• Performs basic repairs and preventive maintenance on Zoo property or facility equipment and systems, including electrical systems
• Performs general maintenance including painting, HVAC filters, changing light bulbs, and other general requirements
• Collaborates with affected staff to design and construct and/or fabricate structures and mechanisms
• Performs general upkeep on Zoo buildings
• Assists with general carpentry such as cutting, shaping, jointing, or fitting wood components
• Uses basic hand and power tools to accomplish tasks assigned
• Supports Zoo operations by performing a wide range of maintenance and basic administrative tasks
• Performs Facility Maintenance and Repairs: obtain and complete work order requests
• For a complete list of roles and responsibilities, please see Full Job Description below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and/or construction
• Knowledge of basic carpentry
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Basic knowledge of test meters and other diagnostic equipment
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Any combination of equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy: Exerting over 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently. This position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and lifting/holding most of the time.

Physical Environment: This position routinely works with construction or maintenance machines and equipment such as hand tools, saws, drills, chain saw, paint brushes, wheelbarrows, cleaning equipment, and lawn mowers.

This position is routinely exposed to external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid, and extreme weather conditions. Personal protective equipment is frequently required.

The Friends of the Zoo, Inc (Chattanooga Zoo) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Zoo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.