Facility
Buffalo Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Buffalo Zoo is looking for a Maintenance III worker with a mechanical primary focus to provide skilled maintenance and repair for a variety of Zoo equipment, systems and structures.
Requirements:
• Performs skilled work in multiple building service trades with a focus of mechanical aptitude and equipment repair.
• Makes a variety of skilled repairs and installations rapidly and accurately.
• Trains, supervises and assures the safety and welfare of assigned Maintenance I and II staff.
• Assists in evaluating new Maintenance I and II staff.
• Assists where needed in inter-departmental projects and functions.
• Provides customer service by providing information as requested by visitors.
• Performs daily inspections of all rides, token machines and parking lot equipment.
• Working knowledge of tools, terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Creative “out of the box” thinking approach to problem solving.
• Completes all appropriate paperwork, coordination, communication as required in a timely fashion.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License (non-CDLC or CDL class) and have an average or better driving record based on the evaluation process of our insurance company.
• TB Test Conducted Annually.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Construction and/or Maintenance Manager.
Education and Pre-requisites
Education – High School Diploma or Equivalent / Trade school certification or equivalent education preferred.
• Experience (minimum needed) – At least three (3) years of experience in a related position. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the skilled service, maintenance or building trades.
Physical Demands
• Able and willing to perform sustained work of a physical nature, that may require heavy lifting.
• A fitness for duty test will be required in order for the successful candidate to be given further consideration for the position.
Compensation and benefits
Benefits:
Benefits available include health plan, life insurance, dental, vision, 403B pension plan, annual leave time, holiday time, and sick time benefits. Benefits are available after the successful completion of a probationary period of 60 days of work.
This is a full-time CSEA Non-Exempt Union hourly position. Starting pay will be $20.10 per hour which is 85% of full rate ($23.65) during probation.
Application instructions
Please submit resume outlining education and experience by December 11, 2020 to (no phone calls please):
Noah Furmanek, Director of Facilities and Construction: nfurmanek@buffalozoo.org
The Buffalo Zoo is an At Will employer and all Buffalo Zoo employees are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well as testing for illegal substance use as allowed by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer