Journeyman Carpenter

Denver Zoo is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission of Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations.

Denver Zoo honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core Actions -- Inspire Awe:
Safety, Care, Connect and by embracing our Core Values of:
Welcoming, United, Curious, Courageous and Transformative in all that we do.

Journeyman Carpenter advances Denver Zoo’s mission and goals by performing journeyman-level carpentry involving woodworking and other general maintenance.

Our staff is a dedicated and diverse group of individuals committed to providing quality care to our animals while creating moments of awe for guests. If you are a like-minded individual and thrive in a dynamic, fast paces and innovative culture, Denver Zoo is the place for you!

• Complete all assigned carpentry maintenance and fabrication request to a journeyman-level standard.
• Estimate materials needed for various projects and have such materials on hand. Also, cost out projects from start to finish.
• Constructs and repairs tables, benches, cabinets, counters, and furnishings. May also build structures such as small building or sheds.
• Repair or replace windows, doors, locks and repair or replace ceilings, walls or floors coverings as needed.
• Inspect facilities to determine required maintenance/repairs and place work request on identified deficiencies.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Consistently provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist other trades personnel in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facility infrastructure.
• Assists in coordinating maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians with regard to contracted service agreements.
• Utilize Facility Dude program for work order processing, communication and maintenance of records and reports.
• Provide input to supervisors and managers responsible for planning and controlling annual budgets in addition to providing estimates on materials, labor, and equipment costs.
• Orders parts and supplies as required and maintains stock and inventory control.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment common to various skilled trades.
• By position, may be required to be on-call to address emergent needs.
• Set priorities in alignment with Inspire Awe:
  • Safety first, always
  • Care demonstrated through exceptional guest service
  • Connect with each guest utilizing ROADMAP’s guest engagement strategies and program development process
• Demonstrate a commitment to Denver Zoo’s Sustainability Policies by adhering to all environmental, safety, & health regulations, procedures, and goals.
• Act in accordance with Denver Zoo’s Core Values of:
  Welcoming, United, Curious, Courageous and Transformative in all interactions with staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.

• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to interact with fellow employees and guests at the zoo.
• Ability to correctly identify safety hazards and take necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to safely operate various hand and power tools: saws, routers, drills etc.
• Ability to safely operate (with training) various pieces of equipment such as backhoes, skid steers and forklifts.
• Ability to use basic computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• 7+ years of general non-licensed carpentry/maintenance experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience with locksmithing, all phases of commercial build and remodeling, stage design and/or custom…