What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Worker Skilled Trades position at Metro Richmond Zoo?
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Metro Richmond Zoo's mission is to promote animal conservation and inspire guests by providing up-close, educational encounters with the wild. The zoo is situated on 150 acres of land and is home to over 2,000 animals representing 190 species from around the world. The zoo is accredited by the Zoological Association of America and is well-known for its conservation programs for cheetahs, African penguins, and Diana monkeys
POSITION SUMMARY
Skilled trades workers are responsible for the renovation and construction of animal exhibits and maintenance of all zoo buildings and structures.
Looking for a change in the typical construction industry? Skilled trades workers at the zoo complete a diversity of tasks and have the unique opportunity to construct animal habitats.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out new project construction on animal exhibits (MRZ works in all trades : carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete, painting, fencing, decorative concrete, etc.)
- Renovate and maintain 30 zoo buildings and structures
- Renovate and maintain 100 animal habitats
- Dig trenches, compact earth, backfill holes
- Building maintenance required : changing light bulbs, door handles, ballasts, etc.
- Maintain all safety standards
- Maintain equipment fleet of golf carts, UTVs, ATVs, and heavy machinery
- Move, secure, install, build, load, or unload materials
- Operate heavy and light equipment depending on the job site / assignment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Skilled Trades Workers must have the ability to :
QUALIFICATIONS
Skilled Trades Workers must :
Framing
HOURS
PERKS AND BENEFITS
ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING
Team members may not arrive on duty under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Since this position is a safety-sensitive position, team members may be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
DISCLAIMER
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the team member. All team members are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisors.