Aquatics Life Support Maintenance Worker
The Oregon Zoo’s Maintenance Team is hiring for an Aquatics Life Support Maintenance Worker. The LSS team is looking for new ways to conserve water and electricity by upgrading equipment and changing operational practices. The LSS team is responsible for the operation a number of fresh and saltwater systems that support marine mammals, elephants, cats, beaver/otters and a collection of fish and invertebrates. If this sounds like you, come and be a part of this groundbreaking team!
Functions & Responsibilities
Essential Functions
As the Aquatic Life Support Maintenance Worker you will:
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on aquatic systems.
Provide water quality testing and monitoring.
Construct new aquatics systems and operations/functions involving mechanical, plumbing and piping as required to maintain Zoo operations.
Collaborate with the Living Collections team to offer the highest level of care to our animals.
Compiles data for reports on water quality, preventive maintenance or procedures. Assists the public, public officials and other employees in a professional and courteous manner.
Performs or oversees the installs and repair of fixtures, cutting, gluing and the threading of pipe, bending pipe and testing valves and other equipment; cleans basins, skimmers and water and waste water plumbing, piping, filtration and mixing systems, and sterilization equipment, hydraulic systems, ozone generators, sand filters, fractionators.
Consults with supervisors, vet staff and animal keepers as necessary to develop concepts, problem solve and determine the requirements of each job; prepares rough working drawings, estimates materials and parts needed, also works with animal keepers on animal care and guest service requirements.
Communicates with zoo guests and others while working on jobs regarding projects and plans; provides directions and other information and performs guest service functions such as assisting lost children, missing persons or emergency services.
Skills & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Attributes for success:
Ability to stretch your problem solving skills to a new level.
Ability to use and operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment requiring specific skill, including power saws and plumbing wrenches.
Operates forklifts, golf carts, and pallet jacks. Operates power and hand tools, etc.
Knowledge of safe work habits and contributes to the safety of self and co-workers.
Ability to contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
Strong communication skills
Ability to be solutions oriented
Education & Experience
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications
Trade certified or equivalent and,
Three or more years of experience with life support systems operations and maintenance or equivalent experience in water/wastewater treatment or pool operations and maintenance; experience must include service, repair and installation.
Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful completion of the essential job duties.
Like to have qualifications
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.
Aquatic Animal Life Support Operator (AALSO) Membership
Job Requirements
Working Conditions
Working conditions: Adverse conditions include prolonged strenuous efforts in hazardous locations, contaminated areas, enclosed spaces, at heights, under inclement weather and other adverse conditions.
