Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Position Description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Facilities

Supervisor: Maintenance Manager

Position Status: Full Time

Company Overview:

Nashville Zoo is dedicated to inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership. With a diverse collection of animals and a commitment to wildlife preservation, we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.

Position Description:

Responsible for the inspection, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and general repair of the zoo. Performs assignments related to the upkeep of any zoo buildings, grounds, property, and animal habitats in a timely and efficient manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team player who can follow directions and can make logical decisions.
• Perform general facilities duties including carpentry, drywall, masonry, welding, electrical work, plumbing, and basic HVAC.
• Safely operate construction related vehicles and machinery; this may include tractors, skid steer, lifts, and loaders.
• Safely operate battery and electric power tools.
• Assist all zoo departments with departmental repairs or maintenance related initiatives; this may include grounds, horticulture, and animal departments.
• Complete maintenance on animal habitats and support facilities while being able to follow all the rules regarding the animal safety and their habitats.
• Partner with outside contractors and volunteer groups on assigned projects.
• Assist with the setup and take down of special events.
• Receive and input work order information into a computer and cell phone.

Qualifications

• Three years of facilities or maintenance experience is preferred.
• Operating knowledge of power tools, machinery, and safety related equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and make repairs that may include electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Manual dexterity to use several types of power tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions; may need work in confined spaces.
• Able to work safely with ladders and work at heights.
• Strong general maintenance, plumbing, and basic HVAC skills are preferred.
• Basic computer and typing skills are required.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• The ability to effectively work solo or part of a team is required.
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to Nashville Zoo's mission and values.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance. 

Education/ Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year of general maintenance experience required.

Physical Responsibilities:

• Ability to work outdoors year-round, including in inclement weather.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period. Applicants must be able to bend, stoop and extend themselves, etc., as required for assigned tasks.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.

Work Schedule:

• Weekdays, typically 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Some holiday work or weekend work may be required.
• Some work on special events may be required.

Pre-employment requirements:

• Nashville Zoo is an EEO Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.
• Candidates for this position must submit to a criminal background check and pass a drug test.
• Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis Screenings.