Senior Maintenance Technician - Welder

Kids for the Future; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ACNC is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician - Welder to perform skilled welding, fabrication, and maintenance across zoo facilities. The role supports gates, fences, and various structures with regular preventive maintenance and after-hours service.

Under supervision, you will interpret drawings, operate weld equipment, and collaborate with the Facilities team to ensure safety and reliability of exhibits and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in zoo, campus, or industrial maintenance or construction with emphasis in welding at Journeyman level.
• Certification or trade school diploma preferred in welding.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication safety and practices.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations for torch/plasma cutting and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, and fabricating new designs under supervision.
• Fabricate and maintain gates, fences, caging, and other structures.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and assist with installation and repair of equipment.
• Interpret schematic drawings and technical instructions; document work orders.

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

OSHA safety

Schematic interpretation

Equipment operation

Education

Trade school diploma or welding certification

Tools

Arc welder

Soldering irons

Acetylene/Map torches

MIG/TIG welding equipment

Plasma cutters

Job description

• Location 455 N GALVIN PKWY,Phoenix, AZ, 85008-3431,United States
• Base Pay $30.25 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Technician - Welder
Department: Facilities
Supervisor: Facilities Maintenance Manager
Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Pay: $30.25

General Statement

Under direct supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the Welder performs skilled work involving welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, sawing, and fabricating new designs.

Essential Duties

• 1. Provides quality guest service to both internal and external guests by maintaining a WILD (friendly, helpful, positive and professional) working attitude and appearance.
• 2. Fabricates, repairs and maintains steel/iron gates, fences, caging, and various other structures throughout the Zoo.
• 3. Provides routine scheduled maintenance and follows preventative maintenance schedules, including weekly maintenance on the carousel.
• 4. Assists with installation and repair of other types of equipment and fixtures.
• 5. Interprets schematic drawings, charts and technical instructions.
• 6. Monitors condition of equipment and systems.
• 7. Assists with fabrication of new exhibits and/or prototypes.
• 8. Provides scheduled and emergency after-hour maintenance or repair.
• 9. Performs other trades as needed (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.).
• 10. Documents work performed on work orders.
• 11. Maintains work area cleanliness.
• 12. Ensures the safety of all guests (external and internal) at all times, including in case of Zoo-related emergency
• 13. Works collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to support ACNC's Core Values and mission statement.
• 14. Performs any other duties and projects as fits the needs of the ACNC's business strategy.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Requirements

• 1. Certification, trade school diploma, or license preferred.
• 2. 5 years of experience in zoo, campus, or industrial maintenance or construction with emphasis in welding at a Journeyman level.
• 3. Familiarity with metal fabrication safety and practices.
• 4. Familiarity with OSHA regulations regarding torch/plasma cutting and safety in work practices.
• 5. Knowledge of the application and use of equipment, such as: arc welders, soldering irons, acetylene/map torches and cutters, plasma cutters, and MIG/TIG welding and equipment.
• 6. Skill in interpreting schematic drawings, charts and technical instructions.
• 7. Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift.
• 8. Ability to work weekends, late evenings, and holidays.
• 9. Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• 10. Possession of valid driver license.
• 11. Ability to pass pre-employment background and DMV check, drug test, and annual TB test.