What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at Wildlife Safari?
Position Overview
The Maintenance Worker performs installation, repair and improvements of park equipment and facilities. Also assists the Project Manager in the completion of capital and other special park projects. This position requires more advanced maintenance ability including ability to work with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Position Goal
The goal of the Maintenance Worker is to maintain the utility of the park and its facilities by performing maintenance tasks as assigned by the department supervisor or as needed by the project manager.
Responsibilities
- Performs general maintenance of drive thru including road, fence, and building repairs
- Performs general maintenance of village area including exhibits, walkways, and fence repairs
- Assists in the construction of park buildings including pens, shelters, and feeders
- Performs digging, trenching, shoveling, and other manual labor
- Responds to service calls requiring more advanced maintenance knowledge and skill
- Assists in the installation, repair, and upgrade of park equipment
- Operates park machinery and equipment
- Hauls various materials throughout park
- Cleans, organizes and properly stores tools and equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana
- Candidates must agree to a background check
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be able to bend and lift
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work in a team or independently
- At least two years previous experience performing general maintenance
Benefits
- Health and dental benefits after 60 days
- Aflac benefits
- Free membership with reciprocal zoo
- 40% off in Restaurant and Gift Shop
- Sick leave and paid time off
- Vet and vehicle services at cost
- Free animal encounters
- Employee parties throughout the year
This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Wildlife Safari is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a drug screen (including for Marijuana) prior to being offered a position.
Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.
Wildlife Safari will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wildlife Safari will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the applicant is qualified.
