Senior Maintenance Technician

Georgia Aquarium; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Aquarium is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to perform skilled maintenance and repairs for the facility and warehouse. This role involves working independently and collaboratively to ensure operational excellence and a top-notch experience for visitors.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 4 years of facility maintenance experience, and proficiency in HVAC and plumbing systems. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work cooperatively are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to install, operate, and troubleshoot HVAC systems.
• Experience with plumbing and pumping system installation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and repair.
• Maintain equipment maintenance records and generate reports.
• Assist in developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

HVAC systems operation

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems design and repair

Fabrication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

4 years of facility maintenance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

Position Title: Senior Maintenance Technician

Department: 3350 - Plant Engineering

Classification: NONEX - Non-Exempt

Employee Type: TSN - Team Spec FT Nexe

Direct Report: Assistant Manager, Plant Engineering

Position Summary

The Senior Maintenance Technician will perform highly skilled maintenance, installation, and repair. They will work independently and as a team to maintain the Aquarium and warehouse facilities. This includes the front and back of house areas to ensure great experience for our guests and our coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and labor in the following disciplines: HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, machinery repair, carpentry, and general fabrication.
• Review and become familiar with the drawings and technical aspects of all systems within the Aquarium and warehouse facilities.
• Establish and maintain equipment maintenance records as required and generate necessary reports, budget requests and purchase order justifications.
• Assist in the continuing development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program for all facilities and life support equipment in the Aquarium.

Qualifications

• Requires a working knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety requirements for the work being performed.
• Ability to design, fabricate, install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing and pumping systems using PVC, CPVC, polyethylene, FRP, copper and black iron pipe.
• Ability to operate, program, troubleshoot, repair, balance and monitor the performance of large, industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Have working knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to disconnect/reconnect pumps, motors, and ballast.
• Ability to work from discussions, directions, and drawings to conceptualize and construct complete assemblies, systems, displays, or exhibits using multiple skills. Ability to fabricate structures and equipment is required using wood, fiberglass (FRP), glass, acrylic and related materials.

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills

• Average computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other trades and departments.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Listening and communication skills.
• Must have a track record of independent quality work.
• Must demonstrate initiative and good productivity.
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions.

The candidate must demonstrate the following personal attributes

• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be respectful.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Be flexible.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 4 years of facility maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

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 accommodation 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.

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