POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing all coatings and wall surfaces throughout Utah Hogle Zoo’s facilities. Performs journey-level skills or crafts, or building trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, drywall, or other recognized trade and maintenance areas. Able to operate, maintain and repair mechanical equipment and vehicles/carts is a plus. This is a skilled position for building maintenance and operation work. 

Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s Mission: Create Champions for Wildlife

Utah’s Hogle Zoo has been a loved and trusted part of the community for over 90 years. Besides providing a wonderful experience for our guests, we aim to create champions for wildlife. Regardless of the job or position you have at the zoo; you will be a champion for wildlife. If you believe in working hard, have a great attitude, are passionate about what you do, and love working with people, then we look forward to talking with you!

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs journey-level skills, building crafts and trades, with full knowledge of building maintenance techniques, methods, practices, standards, procedures, safety precautions, and materials required for the assigned tasks.
• Inspects and services wall surfaces keeping in harmony with USDA on finished products.
• General maintenance skills will be required to help out the rest of the maintenance staff.
• Safely operates and is experienced in hand, and power tools, lifts, forklifts, and all other tools and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks and assignments.
• Operates computer systems and facilities management computer applications for work order assignments including mobile work order systems to receive, generate work order assignments, and record asset changes, equipment specification information. 
• Ensures the work area conforms with the security and safety measures in effect and practices good housekeeping.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and component parts.
• Performs seasonal snow and ice removal with various equipment to provide a safe environment for staff and public
• Responds to emergency situations. 
• Must be able to work unconventional working hours including long shifts, on-call shifts, standby for weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Commitment to the zoo’s mission and conservation efforts.
• Ability to work overtime as needed. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience 

Four years' experience in a similar position maintaining Zoo’s, or other commercial buildings and systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically associated with the job. It is not all-inclusive and may vary from position to position:

Required technical skills include the knowledge and ability of:

• Mixing paints and epoxies correctly for the proper application
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in Facilities Management application for work order assignments, including mobile work order systems to receive, generate work order assignments, and record asset changes, equipment specification information. 

Required maintenance skills and knowledge of:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, and various types of operations and maintenance manuals.      
• Able to be creative and solve many different animal containment and building issues.
• Demonstrate skills in estimating costs, fabricating, building, controlling, and troubleshooting building systems.

Required mathematical skills include working knowledge of:

• Accounting, budgeting, and bookkeeping.
• Mathematical concepts and logic.
• Performs basic mathematical formulas and calculations.

Must possess excellent communications skills:

• Interpersonal conflict resolution method.
• Effectively promote organization and services offered.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Must have the ability to:

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply critical thinking techniques.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Prioritize work.
• Perform within deadlines.
• Ability to stay focused despite interruptions.
• Deal with stress caused by deadlines.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Memory for details.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to random drug testing. 

Utah’s Hogle Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Requires a valid driver’s license. 

Work Environment

Moderately heavy physical activity. Required push, pull, or lift heavy weights up to 75 pounds. Difficult working positions in which you may have to stand, walk, or sit in an uncomfortable position for extended periods and squat or crawl into small spaces under and near operational equipment to check and complete minor repairs. High exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust, fumes, noise, dampness, cold, heat, chemicals, and grease. Exposed to outside weather conditions year-round and moderate hazards. 

Include shift schedule

Zoo Benefit Summary 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance and other supplemental insurance.    
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families paid for by the Zoo. 
• Retirement Benefits: The Zoo is a part of the Utah Retirement System and makes a 10% contribution to an employee’s retirement. This includes an additional opportunity to make contributions to a 401K plan within URS.    
• Vacation time accrual: (New employees accrue up to 13 days annually of vacation time.) New employees accrue 4 hours of vacation leave after the first full pay period of continuous employment.    
• Sick time accrual: (New employees accrue up to 10 days annually of sick time.) New employees accrue 3.07 hours of sick leave after the first full pay period of continuous employment.  Sick leave includes provisions for the care of a sick pet. 
• Nine paid holidays a year when they occur after the first full pay period of continuous employment.     
• Employee long-term disability insurance paid for by the Zoo.    
• Various employee reimbursements and contributions to wellness activities, professional development, uniform, and certain work-clothes.    
• Moving expense reimbursement for qualifying new employees.    
• Every employee receives a free Zoo Card that allows admission to the employee and up to 5 guests. It also provides for free carousel and train rides, as well as free admittance to ZooLights and BooLights. Part-Time/Seasonal employees also receive a ZooCard.   
• Employees receive a 50% discount on concessions and 33.3% discount on gift shops items (some exclusions apply).    
• Employees receive a Tickets at Work membership, which provides discounts and offers on theme parks, shows, sporting events, and travel.   
• Awesome coworkers who care about animals and each other!