Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

### Description
** JOB SUMMARY
** The Mechanic is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Zoo’s fleet, equipment, rides, and mechanical systems. This role performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of assets, including gas-powered and diesel vehicles, heavy equipment, utility carts, rides, hydraulic systems, and electric motors. This position plays a critical role in supporting safety-critical, guest-facing assets by minimizing downtime, extending asset life, and supporting daily operations, special events, and animal care needs.
** SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* • Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on fleet vehicles, equipment, rides, and power tools to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Conduct inspections, identify potential failures, and recommend corrective actions before breakdowns occur.
• Assist with ride and equipment start-up, testing, and verification prior to return to service, following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service logs, and inspection documentation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, fuel, ignition, braking, steering, cooling, and exhaust systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair gas, diesel, and electric-powered equipment.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic equipment, systems, gates, and actuators.
• Perform and document maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Zoo rides and attractions, including the Mini Train, Carousel, and Zipline, in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safety standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and shop areas in clean, organized, and safe conditions.
• Identify needed parts and supplies and communicate shortages or replacement needs to supervision.
• Respond to service calls and equipment issues across the Zoo campus.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with Zoo staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Interact courteously with Zoo guests as needed, maintaining a positive guest experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
** QUALIFICATIONS*
* • Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, amusement rides, municipal fleet, agricultural equipment, or similar mechanical fields.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals, schematics, and technical instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the public.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, reach overhead, pull, bend, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings as operational needs require.
• Successful candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and TB test.
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