Temp Facilities Fabricator / General Maintenance
Temp Facilities Fabricator / General Maintenance
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Job Title: Temp Facilities Fabricator / General Maintenance
Compensation: $21 (DOE)
Position Summary:
As we prepare to open our new building Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is seeking temporary Facilities Fabricators/General Maintenance Technicians to help bring our unique spaces to life. This 6-month temporary role is perfect for candidates with construction fabrication welding plumbing or carpentry experience who thrive in a fast-paced hands-on environment.
Ideal candidates are critical thinkers and creative builders who can work from schematics follow instructions and proactively identify and solve potential challenges. Youll help construct animal enclosures exhibit structures and other specialty features in and around the new building.
This position is instrumental in helping the Aquarium create engaging functional and safe environments for both animals and 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 mission-driven environment.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on construction or trade experience (carpentry welding plumbing metal work fabrication etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints plans and schematics
- Comfortable building and working around animal enclosures and specialty environments
- Valid Utah drivers license or ability to obtain one within 6 months
- Must be comfortable working in varying indoor/outdoor conditions as well as heights of up to 100 feet.
Critical Skills/Competencies:
- Strong fabrication or trade skills (e.g. welding framing plumbing finishing)
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to build or repair complex structures
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and in teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Able to identify issues proactively and suggest improvements
- Familiarity with hand and power tools and workshop safety protocols
- Able to manage tasks efficiently while maintaining a safe and clean worksite
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Construct and install exhibit features including animal enclosures structural supports and custom fabrication projects
- Assist with general building-related construction carpentry and plumbing
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure build quality and functionality
- Read and interpret technical drawings blueprints and schematics
- Support preparation and finishing work such as drywall paint trim and sealing
- Troubleshoot and suggest improvements during the build process
- Maintain safety standards and adhere to all safety protocols
- Other construction- or facilities-related duties as assigned
Schedule Requirements:
- Temporary role for 6 months
- Schedule may include weekends occasional evenings and some holidays
Physical Demands of the Job:
- Extended periods of standing walking bending stooping crawling and reaching
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 80 lbs.; up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Comfortable working at heights up to 100 ft
- Primarily working in a construction and fabrication workshop environment
Employment Type
Full-Time
