Life Support Systems C&M Worker I

Life Support Systems C&M Worker I

San Diego Zoo Safari Park //
Escondido, California //
Apply by: January 20, 2025

The Construction & Maintenance Worker will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by performing a variety of skilled and semi-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 Lead Construction and Maintenance Worker or C&M Supervisor/Manager.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is 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 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.

Functions & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Perform a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties of moderate difficulty in the maintenance, repair and construction of organization buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment
  • Adheres to all SDZWA and department policies and practices
  • Practices the GRRREAT Customer Service Standards
  • Performs additional duties as required
Skills & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

  • 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
  • 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
  • Keep records
  • 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 and drawings
Job Requirements
Salary & Benefits
Salary: $25.93 hourly