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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Senior Water Quality Construction and Maintenance Worker

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Senior Construction & Maintenance Worker will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance mission of saving species worldwide by performing a variety of skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, alteration, remodeling and repair of organization buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds; and performs related work as required. This position reports to the C&M Life Support Systems Manager.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Operates aquatic animal life support systems and water features.
  • Operates ozone generator equipment and temperature control systems.
  • Keeps all equipment relative to the filtration systems in good working order. 
  • Repairs and maintains mechanical systems.
  • Vacuums animal habitats.
  • Coordinates work with wildlife care specialists and outside contractors as needed.
  • Communicates condition of equipment to LSS Manager.
  • Responds to emergencies as necessary.
  • Making improvement to current water treatment plants
  • Maintains daily logs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Seeking a qualified applicant with experience in the operation of aquatic animal water filtration systems, ozone generation equipment and temperature control systems. General water chemistry and experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical systems is necessary. This position will require working outdoors, heavy lifting (approximately 50 pounds) and working with hazardous chemicals. Selected candidate will work mostly in their specific craft but will be expected to assist in other construction and maintenance duties. This position requires successful completion of physical ability test.

  • JOB EXPERIENCE
    • Three years of full-time experience as an aquatic animal life support operator.
  • EDUCATION AND CERFICATIONS
    • Education, training, and/or experience as a journey-level the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined.
    • AALSO Life Support Operator Level I Certification is preferred.
    • Current valid California Driver’s license in good standing is required.
  • SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
    • Methods, practices, and procedures in one or more of the building and construction trades.
    • Tools, equipment, and materials used in one or more of the building and construction trades.
    • Work and material estimating.
    • General water chemistry.
    • Safely and properly handle and operate the tools and equipment used in the assigned building and construction trade(s).
    • Recognize and discriminate between colors and/or sounds.
    • Make simple arithmetic calculations.
    • Understand and carry out instructions.
    • Deal tactfully and courteously with others in a diverse environment.
    • Understand, interpret, and work from blueprints/drawings.
    • Competently perform the duties of one or more of the building and construction trades outlined.

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

  • Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
  • Family Passes
  • Complimentary Tickets
  • Local and In-House Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program 

IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • Location: San Diego, CA
  • Position Type:  Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there are union fees and dues to be paid to the Union.
  • Hourly Rate: $28.34

Salary

Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position

How to Apply

Apply directly on our career's website

https://us63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sdzwa/Site/SanDiegoZooCareersExternal/Posting/View/11516

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
2920 Zoo Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

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