Zoo Facility Maintenance Technician

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society in New York's Central Park Zoo is seeking a Zoological Park Maintainer to perform maintenance on buildings, equipment, exhibits and grounds. This full-time role reports to the O&M leadership and requires hands-on trade skills.

The position demands experience across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting and power tools, plus ability to work weekends and holidays. The organization offers a challenging environment and the chance to help care for

Qualifications

• At least five years hands on experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting, and use of power tools.
• Valid New York, Connecticut or New Jersey Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and preventive maintenance
• Repair, renovation and alteration of buildings, offices, exhibits, enclosures, pathways, benches, equipment, structures, roofs, gutters and other facilities.
• Perform specialized work, shop work, metalwork, cement work, woodwork, stonework, painting, electrical, plumbing and HVAC utilizing all skills necessary to complete such assignments
• Operate vehicle or other equipment
• Display proficiency and skills in use of tools associated with applicable fields
• Keep record and prepare reports on work performed and materials used

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

HVAC

Painting

Power tools

Job description

Wildlife Conservation Society in New York's Central Park Zoo is seeking a Zoological Park Maintainer to perform maintenance on buildings, equipment, exhibits and grounds. This full-time role reports to the O&M leadership and requires hands-on trade skills.

The position demands experience across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting and power tools, plus ability to work weekends and holidays. The organization offers a challenging environment and the chance to help care for