Scovill Zoo Maintenance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Start the train each morning and pull it around to the station during the zoo's open season. Check train's engine oil and radiator fluid and refuel as needed. Check all fluid levels on the train. Monitor operating temperature, brakes and air pressure, and engine performance, contacting Park District mechanics as needed to make repairs. Check railroad tracks, noting decayed ties, gauging for proper width, replacing loose spikes, and lubricating switches.

Ensure that the tracks are free of debris, and wax as needed. Refinish seat boards to maintain their condition.

Lubricate the carousel as needed and monitor for any problems or unsafe conditions. Clean up grease on the concrete pad under the carousel. Apply protective coating to carousel animals as assigned by the zoo director.

Routinely check engine fluid levels and tire pressure and refuel as needed. Monitor any problems or unsafe conditions, notify the zoo director and Park District mechanics when problems are found. Take vehicles to the shop for scheduled oil changes and other routine maintenance. Maintain the toolkat, golf carts, mowers, and other mechanical equipment.

Conduct monthly building inspections, complete the appropriate inspection form and notify the zoo director of areas of concern. Perform routine maintenance, such as repairing door latches, replacing light bulbs, cleaning air conditioning units, replacing furnace filters, etc. Paint interior and exterior surfaces as assigned by the zoo director. Clean gutters, drains, etc. as needed. Winterize toilets and water lines of unheated buildings and hand-washing sinks.

Coordinate with outside professionals in checking fire extinguishers, fire-fighting water lines, and sprinkler systems. Seal and stain decking as needed.

Maintain and repair wheelbarrows, chainsaws, picnic benches, etc. Haul the compost trailer.

Repair fences, animal enclosures, and animal buildings when repairs are within the abilities of zoo staff. Perform small construction projects to modify exhibits. Mowing the exhibits as well as other general areas within the zoo.

to move agricultural limestone, mulch, snow, dirt, rock, and sand.

including moving picnic tables, setting up decorations, etc. Also work evenings and weekend for special events such as Boo at the Zoo and the annual Zoorific fundraiser

using heavy equipment, hand equipment, and melting agents as appropriate.

i.e. parking assistance, load patrons onto the train, etc.

Participate in various emergency drills held within the facility.

Supervise as required when support staff is needed to complete work assignments

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…