Zoo Facilities Technician: Carpentry & Repairs

Houston Zoo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Zoo, Inc. seeks a maintenance technician to perform semi-skilled construction, carpentry, painting, and general labor in support of facilities and animal enclosures.

You will repair concrete, install sheetrock, ceilings, flooring, doors, and fencing, operate hand and power tools, and help with preventative maintenance and safety. A valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 60 days) is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance/general repair experience.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be trained and certified with heavy machinery (heavy machinery, backhoe, forklift, etc.).
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs light construction duties: carpentry, painting and general labor.
• Repairs and pours concrete in designated locations.
• Installs/repairs sheetrock and structural framing.
• Install/repair acoustical ceilings, flooring, doors, windows and roofs.
• Maintains outdoor structures, animal enclosures and fencing.
• Fabricates wood/metal/plastic items using bolts, adhesives and screws.
• Assists with inspections and preventative maintenance of roofs and gutters.
• Uses hand/power tools and equipment; maintains clean work areas.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

General labor

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy machinery operation

Job description

Houston Zoo, Inc. seeks a maintenance technician to perform semi-skilled construction, carpentry, painting, and general labor in support of facilities and animal enclosures.

You will repair concrete, install sheetrock, ceilings, flooring, doors, and fencing, operate hand and power tools, and help with preventative maintenance and safety. A valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 60 days) is required.