Multicraft Maintenance Technician — Zoo Facilities

Utah's Hogle Zoo; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah's Hogle Zoo is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to maintain, repair, remodel and construct zoo facilities. You will perform journey-level building trades across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other systems, operate and service equipment, and respond to emergencies.

You must read blueprints, follow safety procedures, and work with a team to support the zoo’s mission of conservation. The role includes on-call rotation, ability to lift heavy weights, and a commitment to high

Qualifications

• Four years' experience in a similar position maintaining zoo facilities or other commercial buildings and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to relate well with the public, supervisors and fellow employees.
• Creative in solving building containment and systems issues.
• Experience estimating costs, fabricating, building, and troubleshooting building systems.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient in Facilities Management work-order applications and asset tracking.
• Able to troubleshoot pumps, HVAC, controls, electrical, plumbing and other building systems.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Possession of a valid Utah driver license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs journey-level building trades and maintenance tasks across multiple trades.
• Inspects and services lighting, HVAC, pumps, and related equipment.
• Reads blueprints and records equipment data and parameter readings.
• Repairs pneumatic, electric, hydraulic systems and doors; rebuilds faulty parts.
• Operates and maintains control systems and uses related testing tools.
• Maintains safe, clean work areas and follows safety protocols.
• Uses work orders systems to receive, assign, and document work and assets.
• Seasonal snow plow and ice removal operations as needed.
• On-call rotation with maintenance staff; supports zoo mission and conservation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Facilities Management software

Job description

Utah's Hogle Zoo is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to maintain, repair, remodel and construct zoo facilities. You will perform journey-level building trades across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other systems, operate and service equipment, and respond to emergencies.

You must read blueprints, follow safety procedures, and work with a team to support the zoo’s mission of conservation. The role includes on-call rotation, ability to lift heavy weights, and a commitment to high