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

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

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

The Senior Construction and Maintenance Worker, 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. Takes the lead on complex assignments, that require greater skill, experience and/or external vendor resources to complete.
• Collaborates closely with and assists team members in other trades, as needed.
• Mentors C&M workers, shares functional expertise, and models behaviors, competencies and skills for C&M workers to aspire to.
• 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 San Diego Zoo Safari Park is seeking candidates with rough carpentry experience and structural work experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position requires successful completion of physical ability test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position.

JOB EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid California Drivers License Upon Hire required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced competence and 5+ years journeyman equivalent experience in any recognized building or construction trade.
• Safely and properly handle tools and equipment used in assigned building and construction trades.
• Able to share skills, and mentor/coach others
• 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/drawings