Zoo Maintenance Tech — Carpentry, Welding & Repairs

The CALDWELL ZOO; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee Discount at Concessions and G

Employee Free Admission to Park

Complementary Tickets for Friends / 1

Job summary

The Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas seeks a skilled maintenance technician to support building, grounds, and animal enclosures. You will perform carpentry, welding, concrete work, plumbing and electrical tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with zoo policies.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, operating equipment, and collaborating with staff to maintain exhibits and facilities in extreme weather conditions. Physical stamina is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and construction drawings.
• Welding experience required.
• Must have physical stamina and ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Safely operate tools and equipment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintains tools, equipment and supplies used in performance of duties.
• Builds unique projects for animals and repairs enclosures.
• Performs carpentry, concrete work and related construction tasks.
• Reads blueprints and works from cut sheets and drawings.
• Operates light and heavy equipment as assigned.
• Assists in plumbing, electrical and HVAC tasks as needed.
• Maintains safe work habits and enforces zoo rules.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Welding experience

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

The Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas seeks a skilled maintenance technician to support building, grounds, and animal enclosures. You will perform carpentry, welding, concrete work, plumbing and electrical tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with zoo policies.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, operating equipment, and collaborating with staff to maintain exhibits and facilities in extreme weather conditions. Physical stamina is essential.