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Zoo Maintenance Worker
Milwaukee County Zoo
Hourly Pay Range: $22.71 - $25.93
Closing Date: 2/02/2025 or upon receipt of the first 50 applicants
Job Summary: The Zoo Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining and repairing the buildings, equipment, and grounds of the zoo. This position performs in a wide range of maintenance tasks, including basic repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. The Zoo Maintenance Worker will also have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Job Responsibilities:
Repair and maintain Zoo structures, equipment, and enclosures by changing lights, belts, and filters, and cleaning, greasing, and lubricating when applicable.
Repair walls, doors, locks, windows, and screens.
Complete minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
Monitor HVAC equipment and maintain records.
Fabricate, design, and build crates, cages, and fencing.
Alter the function of equipment to construct shelving, carts, furniture, props, etc.
Assist with animal moves and skilled trades.
Send and receive emails and work orders.
Use the zoo’s learning management system for trainings.
Restore parts of the Zoo using skills such as carpentry, painting, roofing, drywall, etc.
Complete all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current resident of Wisconsin.
Possession of a Wisconsin Driver’s License at the time of hire and maintained through incumbency.
Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least one (1) year of work experience in the building trades or as a facilities/maintenance worker required.
Must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs occasionally, and push/pull up to 100lbs in rare circumstances.
Preferred Experience:
Training in the building trades.
NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION
Salary : $23 - $26