Facilities Technician I
Facilities Technician I
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Position: Facilities Technician I
Salary: $21 hour
Position Summary:
The entry level Facilities Technician I plays a crucial role in attaining the goal of a World Class Aquarium. The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium needs to be attractive well maintained and fully functional for all guests to enjoy. This position is responsible for assisting with general building maintenance for the facility including maintaining repairing and servicing the front of the house common areas exhibits and back of the house areas for the benefit of all occupants and our guests.
Institution Summary:
At Loveland Living Planet Aquarium we bring Earths ecosystems to life. Since opening our Draper facility in 2014 we have welcomed over 10 million visitors and provided educational experiences to more than 650000 students. With a major expansion underway were on track to become the largest aquarium in the Mountain West and one of the top five in the country. Be part of this exciting journey while working in a dynamic missiondriven environment.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Some general construction and/or facilities maintenance experience preferred but not required.
- Valid drivers license in Utah or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
- Must be comfortable working under a wide range of temperature noise and light conditions including indoor and outdoor settings
Critical Skills/Competencies:
- Must have a basic skill level and the ability to work independently with instructions
- Experience with and common knowledge of basic hand and power tools is required
- Must have the ability to follow directions accurately and complete work in a timely fashion
- Must demonstrate a mechanical aptitude to learn skills and general equipment necessary to maintain and repair exhibits
- Must be able to perform physical demands of essential job functions with or without accommodation
- Must possess a strong work ethic attention to detail and a positive attitude
- Must be able to maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Excellent communication skills are required
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with maintenance of the facility including building vehicles/equipment and grounds
- Assist with landscaping and snow removal
- Assist with exhibit installation and other general maintenance
- Assist with drywall and/or painting needs
- Assist with general carpentry needs
- Ability to understand instructions and concepts in the construction of projects
- Adhere to all safety protocols
- Other duties as assigned
Schedule Requirements:
- Weekend work is required and periodic evening work is expected as well as some holidays
Physical Demands of the Job:
- Extended periods of standing walking bending stooping balancing crawling and reaching
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 80 lbs.; up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Must be comfortable and able to work at heights up to 100 ft.
- Primarily working in a workshop environment
- Must be comfortable working around water salt power tools and animals
Benefits and Perks:
- Health benefits including vision dental medical HSA FSA pet insurance paid maternity/paternity leave EAP
- Generous PTO and holiday package with 12 paid holidays and PTO accrual starting at 80hrs a year.
- Free individual Aquarium membership as well as memberships to gift to family and friends.
- Catered staff lunches twice a month
- Coming in Summer 2025: gym and daycare benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for do not discriminate on the basis of age race color ethnicity national origin ancestry creed religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status veteran status or military status. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations please contact.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
