Facilities Maintenance Technician (Handyman, Full-Time)
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Application Deadline:This position will remain open until 25 January 2026 or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. We reserve the right to closethe posting earlyif a well-qualified candidate pool has been established.Early submission is encouraged.
Are you a skilled handyman ingeneralmaintenance At the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens our mission is Connecting communities to wildlife and wild places. We are seeking a full-timeFacility Maintenance Technicianto join our Facilities team where we take pride in keeping critical systems running safely and efficiently.
In this hands-on role you willmaintain safe functional spaces for visitors and animalswhile ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for a wide range of repair and upkeep tasks across our zoo grounds and behind-the-scenes operations. Our technicians play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of our facilities. From preventative maintenance to emergency repair youll be at the heart of maintaining systems that keep our zoo safe efficient and welcoming to both visitors and animals.
This is a unique opportunity totackle general maintenance challengesin a dynamicmission-driven environment directly supporting animal care enhancing guest safety and helping preserve an iconic Jacksonville destination.
Apply todayand be part of a team that keeps our zoo running at its best!
What Youll Do:
- Work proactively on general maintenance tasks to ensure the reliability of essential infrastructure.
- Support animal habitats guest areas and facility upgrades in hands-on repairs of plumbing systems HVAC electrical mechanical safety and waste management systems.
- A proactive hands-on approach to troubleshooting and repairs in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
- Be a vital part of maintaining the zoos core infrastructure ensuring the highest standards of service quality and safety.
- Work bothindoors and outdoors 363 days a year surrounded by wildlife and lush gardens.
What You Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work a schedule A)Sunday- Thursday or B) Tuesday- Saturday
- Ability to work a schedule that includes aSaturday or Sunday.
- Avaliddrivers license andclear driving recordto drive organizational vehicles.
- One (1) year combined experience/trainingincluding multi-unit maintenance supporting facilities in a similar role.
- A proactive hands-on approach to troubleshooting and repairs in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in reading measurements interpreting plans and performing basic math calculations.
- Working knowledge in plumbing systems including emergency repairs sewer line repair and drain maintenance.
- Working knowledgeof plumbing HVAC electrical systems and general repairs.
- Proficient in reading measurements interpreting plans and performing basic math calculations.
- Ability toperform the physical demandsofa 8 hour shiftincluding working outdoors in Florida weather with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings prior to their start date. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory to ensure the safety of staff animals and visitors. These include:
- Professional Reference Check
- Employment Verification
- Criminal Background Check
- 5 panel drug screen
- Non-DOT physical examination
A Plus...
- Two-year degree and/or work-related experience on-the-job training and/or vocational training.
- Experience in the operation of all heavy equipment operation ( cherry picker etc.)
- Experience in zoo/aquarium exhibits or animal facilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to remainstanding for extended periods.
- Requires hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for tasks such as grasping turning and manipulating objects of varying size and weight.
- Ability to lift carry and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as to walk bend kneel crouch crawl climb reach digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
- Requires visual acuity for reading writing and observingsurroundings and auditory acuity for communication.
- Ability to operatemotorized carts trucks and power tools.
- Ability to quickly move your hand your hand together with your arm or your two hands to grasp manipulate or assemble objects.
- Ability to work from ladders scaffolds or roofs to install maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment or fixtures.
- Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp manipulate or assemble very small objects.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Exposure to various weather conditions including extreme heat sunlight cold rain snow and wind.
- Potential exposure to allergens (dust animal dander pollen etc.) bloodborne pathogens zoonotic diseases and injuries from animals.
- Irregular work hours including evenings weekends and holidays are sometimes required.
- Exposure to hazards such wildlife waste equipment loud noises chemicals and heights.
- Working in small enclosed areas.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal state and local employment regulations
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About Company
Consider a career at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens where you can share your passion about the wonders of wildlife and plants with our community and guests. Join the innovative, award winning Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens family, ranked as a top twenty-five zoo in the USA by Trip Ad ... View more
