Facility

Georgia Safari Conservation Park

Closing Date

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities & Grounds Maintenance, this employee provides daily maintenance and repairs for the Georgia Safari Conservation Park (the “Park”). This includes, but is not limited to: vehicles, buildings, lighting/sound equipment, HVAC, fences, animal habitats, and other structures as assigned; restrooms, operations and event buildings, grounds, planters, structures and fences. This position is critical to creating a positive first impression and overall welcoming experience for visitors to the Park.

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Perform general maintenance duties as directed by supervisor, including, but not limited to: repairs to structures and equipment, cleaning and maintenance of same, painting, construction, digging, organization of storage areas, maintain light/sound/cameras/HVAC, tree/limb removal, disposal of trash/recycling, monitoring integrity of animal, visitor and perimeter barriers.
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Provide support for special events and rentals as scheduled or requested. This may include affixing lights, moving equipment, staging, parking, and other duties as requested.
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Assist with affixing and maintaining all Park graphics.
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Utilize Park vehicles and equipment to complete assigned duties, including mowers, blowers, tractors, bush hogs, brush cutters, track loader with various attachments, ATVs, UTVs, various trailers, hand tools, and power tools.
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Aid in clearing grounds of environmental debris, ice and/or snow; prepare Park for and monitor impact of inclement weather.
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Monitor health of plants and trees on and surrounding the Park campus; aid in clearing weeds, fallen branches/leaves, and compromised trees. Develop an understanding of plant toxicity to animals to maintain a safe environment for the animals, and to aid in providing animal care staff with browse, limbs, and other resources to aid in husbandry goals.
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Storage, inventory and ordering of necessary equipment and supplies.
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Schedule daily operational duties, special projects, and preventative maintenance.
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Monitor state of grounds, buildings, structures and fences; relay any repairs needed to supervisor. Ensure repairs/modifications are completed.
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Assist with projects as requested or assigned.
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Ensure familiarity with duties/tasks checklists: Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Annual.
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Ensure all equipment and vehicles are in good condition and functioning properly. Report any issues to supervisor and ensure repairs/modifications are completed in a timely manner.
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Aid in maintaining storage areas, workspaces, shop and grounds in a neat and orderly fashion. Develop new strategies to improve storage, transfer, and care of equipment.
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Learn correct use and maintenance of radio equipment.
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Assist and participate in all departmental activities, including meetings.
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Aid in monitoring the well-being of the animals throughout the day; report any concerns to supervisor and Animal Care staff.
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Maintain proper reporting and records when required, in-line with Park protocols.
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Assure work, equipment, work areas, and self, represent the Park in a safe, clean, professional, and orderly manner at all times.
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Adhere to Park, OSHA and other regulatory safety standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness and order throughout the campus. Oversee waste disposal and recycling activities, insuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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Recognize that animal welfare is one of our key measures of health and well-being for each individual animal. As such:
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Report any behavioral issues, by animals, visitors or staff/volunteers that you believe is concerning or adversely affecting an animal’s well-being.
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Maintain safe distances from animals and exhibits while completing duties.
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Communicate with animal care staff when entering or exiting buildings/areas where animals are housed or have access.
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Will not interact with the animals unless in the company of animal care staff and provided with specific permission and guidance.
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Prepared to respond to emergency situations, including severe weather events, equipment failures, or other emergencies following Park Emergency Protocols.
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Adhere to appropriate uniform/dress code protocols.
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Maintain a professional attitude at all times while representing the Park.
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Possess a task-oriented, problem-solving attitude, willing to lead by example.
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Remain open to suggestions from staff on improving the Park’s work environment, while aiding other staff in working towards our mission.
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Demonstrate personal flexibility, ensuring a progressive, dynamic work environment.
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Readily communicate concerns and propose solutions.
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Provide excellent guest experiences.

Education and Pre-requisites

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Strong interest in care of buildings and grounds, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience. Experience with related equipment and vehicles preferred. Priority given to candidates holding applicable training, certifications or licenses.
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Goal-oriented, exhibiting good follow-through and time management skills.
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Ability to work weekends, evenings and special events as scheduled or requested.
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Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform duties.
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Basic ability to repair and maintain Park equipment, structures and facilities.
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Ability to relate positively with a diverse staff and diverse groups of visitors.
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Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.
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Ability to perform basic math.
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Able to regularly engage in all physical requirements and lift/carry a minimum of seventy (70) pounds using appropriate body mechanics.
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Able to actively work in inclement weather conditions year-round.
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High school or GED diploma, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience required.
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Must submit to a background check, drug screening, and must have a valid, current driver’s license.
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Must being willing to receive TB test annually.
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Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:
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Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license upon employment.

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Physical Requirements – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; lift heavy objects; sit; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk, see, hear and smell. The employee is required to reach and stretch with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to endure extremes in temperature and may work in hazardous environments where personal protective equipment is required. Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; requires the ability to use department equipment, to communicate effectively; requires standing, walking, sitting (possibly for long periods of time) and performing repetitive tasks (including working on the computer) for up to the entire workday; requires the ability to lift/carry up to seventy (70) pounds using appropriate body mechanics.
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Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements – Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
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Environmental Conditions – Working in a closed office environment and an outdoor environment. Workspace may be shared. Working conditions may be noisy with fluctuating indoor and/or outdoor temperatures. Subject to exposure to animals or guests which may have the potential for physical aggression. May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, bodily fluids, animal attack, communicable diseases, outdoor weather conditions and other conditions common in a Safari Park environment. Subject to unpleasant odors. May be exposed to wet/humid/sunny conditions.
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Pressure Factor – Requires working under stressful conditions. Moderate pressure to meet scheduled and recurring deadlines.

Compensation and benefits

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 – $22.00 per hour determined by experience
Benefits:
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Retirement plan
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
Probationary Period: All new hire employees enter employment with a ninety (90) day probationary period.

Application instructions

Resumes can be submitted to: employment@georgiasafari.com