Zoo Construction&Maintenance Technician - ZOO

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick County is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician for the Zoo department in Wichita, KS. You will perform construction, maintenance, and repair work on exhibits and support structures, ensuring safety for animals, caretakers, and visitors.

Responsibilities include project planning, welding, testing, equipment troubleshooting, and interdepartmental event setup. A high school diploma and 2 years of related experience are required; a valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of professional maintenance/construction experience or related fields.
• Experience using a wide variety of electrical and hand tools.
• Valid US driver’s license without restrictions and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work related to construction and maintenance of facilities.
• Participate in construction, maintenance, design, and implementation as requested by customer.
• Assist with special event setup, teardown, and staffing as needed.
• Interact with Zoo customers and provide quality service.
• Contribute to winter snow removal on-call rotation.
• Lend technical support for project plans and safety compliance.
• Weld and fabricate structures; lay out and prepare for concrete, rock, or asphalt work.
• Assist evaluations and updates to animal enclosures and habitats.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC

Tools

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical college certification in construction

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Department: Zoo

Job ID: 13297

Pay: $21.76 per hour

Work Schedule:

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .

Performs technical work related to construction and maintenance of facilities. Participates in a variety of operations including construction, maintenance and repair, design, and implementation as requested by customer. Participates in special event preparation, setup, and teardown. Interacts and provides customer service to all Zoo defined customers. This position participates in a mandatory winter snow removal on-call rotation.

Project Work

• Conduct needs analyses for projects including interviews with staff, research, and observation.
• Demonstrate and maintain skills to identify and correct defects in buildings, enclosures, fixtures, equipment and tools necessary for processes.
• Follow or design project plans to execute projects; regularly update plans as requirements change throughout the project.
• Ensure design plans are constructed with safety and well-being in mind for animals as well as caretakers and customers.
• Use plans and best practices to select the appropriate materials and methods to complete projects.
• Use organizational knowledge and available materials to ensure the final product looks well-kept and visually appealing.
• Weld and fabricate various structures.
• Test projects before, during, and after implementation to ensure design success.
• Layout, plan, excavate, and prepare for concrete, rock, or asphalt on project sites.
• Assist with executing installation of concrete, rock, and asphalt.
• Customize lock systems as requested.
• Assist staff in evaluations and updates to animal enclosures, including changes due to animal health, mobility, and age. Help outfit enclosures to prepare for new animal additions.

Maintenance

• Evaluate and complete work orders as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of occupational hazards of building trades to facilitate strong workplace safety.
• Perform carpentry work in construction and repair all aspects of exhibits; including but not limited to fences, doors, buildings, and other structures as requested by staff.
• Drive Zoological Society owned vehicle, as needed for transportation of maintenance products.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and repair a variety of systems, equipment, and building needs including electric, plumbing, HVAC, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance; troubleshoot and repair all vehicles and equipment.
• Safely operate all zoo required equipment for completion of job duties.

Event Setup and Interdepartmental Support

• Collaborate with outside organizations to set up and maintain seasonal attractions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to events.
• Design, construct, and install various props/sets for special events.
• Work special events rotation to maintain adequate staffing during events.
• Participate in an on-call rotation during events, inclement weather, and high volume periods as assigned.
• Assist with snow and ice removal.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of professional experience in facility maintenance or construction, or any of the following categories: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or HVAC. Demonstrated experience in the use of a wide variety of electrical and hand tools. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver's license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications: Four years' experience in maintenance or construction. Certifications from a technical college in construction related fields.

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