Newport Aquarium Facilities Maintenance Technician - Entry-Level 2nd Shift

Newport Aquarium Facilities Maintenance Technician - Entry-Level 2nd Shift (10am to 8:30pm)

Job Category
:
Maintenance & Construction

Requisition Number
: NEWPO
010225

• Full-Time
• On-site

Newport, KY 41071, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $20 USD per hour

• Must be able to perform minor troubleshooting techniques on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Perform daily planned and unplanned maintenance functions as needed with minimum support.
• Operate machine tools such as drill press, power saw, etc. following company safety training.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work in and around all species and types of animals.
• Perform common painting and minor drywall repairs.
• Ability to perform minor plumbing work and services.
• Ability to perform minor electrical repairs (e.g., ballast replacement, lamp replacement, receptacle replacement, light switches, etc.).
• Ability to perform basic carpentry skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities & Maintenance Manager.

• High school diploma or GED, vocational school preferred; experience or any combination which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work afternoons / evenings:
  Sunday to Wednesday, 10am to 8:30pm.
• Driver's License with clean driving record within the last 3 years.
• Safety Critical position subject to random drug screening.

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
• In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor.
• No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
• Ability to climb ladders, step ladders, scaffolding to heights of 25 ft.
• Physical strength, including ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease).

• Starting pay rate: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurances.
• 40 sick hours, 40 personal hours, 8 holidays, 80 vacation hours annually.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties.
• Earn 1 general admission complimentary ticket per pay period.
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop.
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family.
• Training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.