Construction & Maintenance Worker I - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Construction and Maintenance Worker supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission and vision of saving species worldwide, by combining their trade technical expertise with five star internal customer service, to take the best possible care of assigned facilities.

The Construction and Maintenance Worker I, performs a wide variety of skilled duties in the maintenance, repair and construction of buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment. Possesses journey or equivalent level of functional expertise within any of the following: Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Pump Station Management, Signage, HVAC, Culinary Equipment, Welding, Equipment Operation, Aquatic Life Support Systems, General Construction.

Regardless of trade specialty, all workers participate in cross-functional projects as required, to best support their team and the operation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Uses electronic CMMS system to respond to, record and complete preventative and reactive maintenance work orders.
• Collaborates closely with and assists team members in other trades, as needed.
• Builds relationships and coordinates all work closely with operational teams and stakeholders, to mitigate impacts of maintenance activities, and provide five star customer service.
• Completes all maintenance work in accordance with required quality standards (state/local building code, manufacturer's guidelines, etc.)
• Researches parts, building plans, GIS maps, manufacturer information and warranties to identify root cause of maintenance issues, and develops permanent solutions.
• Routinely keep departmental leadership and team updated on the status of high impact maintenance issues, especially those requiring additional resources.
• Able to quickly respond and provide support to occasional after-hour emergencies.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Safari Park Construction and Maintenance Team is excited to find resourceful candidates with an apt for learning and enjoys problem solving. Resilient candidates with concrete, drywall, carpentry or a general construction and maintenance experience are encouraged to apply and will be provided further trade specific training. Candidates 18 years and older will be considered for this role.

JOB EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid California Drivers License Upon Hire required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Journeyman equivalent experience in any recognized building or construction trade.
• Safely and properly handle tools and equipment used in assigned building and construction trades
• Deal tactfully and courteously with others in a diverse environment
• Understanding of building codes and quality standards within assigned trades
• Understand, interpret and work from blueprints and drawings