Plumbing Helper

Position Title:

Plumber Helper

Department:
Facilities

Reports To:

Plumbing Manager

Location:

Zoo

FLSA Status:
Exempt / Non-Exempt

Position Type:
Full-time

This position is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pumps, pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and waste water disposal throughout the Zoo and Park.

• Act autonomously and professionally in all areas of responsibilities.
• Respond to Work Requests in a timely manner.
• As needed repair and replace property including, but not limited to motors, pipes, plumbing, etc.
• Maintain equipment.
• Recommend changes and solutions to Facilities related issues.
• Maintain all building codes and installation requirements.
• Reports safety concerns or hazards to the Plumbing Manager.
• Accomplishes other tasks as may be required and assigned.
• Must follow all guidelines, rules or regulations regarding Zoo and Park operations.
• Must follow all regulations regarding animal safety and care.
• Must have a willingness to participate in continuing education classes as deemed necessary by Facilities Director.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, evenings, and weekends is needed.
• Responsible for all water features within the zoo and park, including Cool Zoo.
• Assists with cool zoo and lazy river repairs as needed.

• Maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of accountability, fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
• Thrive in a team environment, using organizational and technical skills to ensure the smooth execution of projects.
• Celebrate the successes of your team and bring enthusiasm to work, reflecting the joyful culture at Audubon’s mission.
• Stay adaptable and open to learning new skills, embracing change and innovation as opportunities to lead and grow.

• Journeyman certification in Plumbing from a recognized accredited post-secondary institution.
• High School Diploma.
• Minimum three years of experience working with electric motors, pumps, and plumbing.
• Must have the ability to use mobile devices, computers, fax, scanner, phone, and copy machine.

• Able to operate equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, and forklifts.

• Must exert up to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Sitting or standing, bending, stooping, and the ability to carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Constant adequate range of motion and mobility required.
• Regular near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less required.
• Typical ability to collect and analyze numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
• Ability to determine the time, place and sequence of operations or actions required.
• Regular talking and the ability to express and exchange ideas by means of language are expected.
• Regular hearing and the ability to perceive the nature of sounds.
• Constant ability to read, record, or type data quickly and accurately required.