Facilities Plumber

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
-As a team member, exemplify Zoo Knoxville’s Core Values through interactions with guests and fellow team members.
-Follow the procedures and guidelines relating to the well-being and care of the buildings, facilities, and equipment, including preventative maintenance programs. This includes constantly observing each of these and reporting problems or concerns to the Facilities Manager.
-Follow and perform the routinely scheduled (daily and long range) operations and activities of the Facilities Department.
-General proficiency in the safe operation of maintenance equipment to include, but not limited to, trucks, carts, backhoe, skid-steer loader, ladders, shovels, brooms, picks, power hand tools (drills, saws, grinders, cut off saws, band saws, etc.), hand tools (tape measures, screwdrivers, levels, squares, pliers, wrenches, etc.) and other types of maintenance / repair tools and equipment involved with facility maintenance.
-Maintaining the quality, appearance, cleanliness, safety, functionality and usability of the park, its grounds, buildings and facilities, and all utility systems contained within and leading to the park on a continual basis and in the most timely, efficient, economical, and organized manner. This includes all public, animal, and support areas, and all interior and exterior components. Maintaining the quality of all Zoo property and resources, natural or man-made, which is undeveloped, used for purposes other than public or exhibit areas, or held in reserve for future use.
-Assistance with installation, set-up, and removal of special / temporary exhibits, special events, or other event related operations.
-Requesting and purchasing (with authorization) supplies for the repair and completion of assigned tasks.
-Follow the procedures and guidelines regarding the safety of personnel, instructing a crew as assigned on these standards, and enforcing the safety standards.
-Complete daily reports on activities, material / equipment use, and time management.
-Work with other Zoo departments to develop and implement a positive and educational visitor and staff experience. Provide professional quality customer service to both internal and external customers, as well as outside vendors and contractors. This includes, but not limited to, language, and work ethics.
-Demonstrate continued interest in and knowledge of advancements in the facility and equipment maintenance fields.
-Adherence to any policies set forth by Zoo Knoxville or the Maintenance Department to comply with all governmental or other regulatory agencies, including, but not limited to national, state, and local electrical and building and plumbing codes, as well as ADA standards, AZA standards, USDA (Animal and Plant Regulations), TWRA, OSHA, MOSH, EPA, DOT, etc.
-This position will require hands-on involvement. The individual assuming these responsibilities will be aware of the potential health and injury risks inherent with the operations of tools, machinery, vehicles, chemical use, heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds) and working in potentially dangerous animal and public environments.
-Perform duties in accordance with Zoo Knoxville policies and core values.
-Will be cross trained to help with the LSS systems of the zoo.
-Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
-This individual will present a professional and neat appearance at all times. The attire will be the standard Zoo Knoxville uniform. A nametag will be worn at all times when representing this position.
-The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
-This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.
-Other duties and tasks are as requested or required by the Facilities Manager, Assistant Director of Operations, the Director of Operations, and the Chief Operating Officer.