Mechanic

Zoo Vehicle Maintenance Technician

This position will perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a variety of Zoo vehicles, amusement rides and related equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily inspection of vehicles and amusement rides following established preventative maintenance procedures approved by manufacturer and Zoo including, but not limited to bearings, lubrication, excessive vibration, V-belts, drive units, drive chains, couplings, internal combustion, and diesel engines for signs of wear or need of adjustment
• Make repairs to gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic components, engines or other motivation equipment, brakes, and safety devices
• Adjust all equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics as specified by the equipment manufacture
• Perform basic routine maintenance tasks including but not limited to oil changes, tire rotations, fluid levels checks, transmission flushes, battery installations, headlight/taillight installations and inspections
• Repair or replace worn parts and systems such as spark plugs, wheel bearings, brake pads, fuel systems, sensors, filters, hoses and belts
• Conduct routine diagnostic analyses to check and test vehicle/ride parts, systems and equipment using standard diagnostic and testing instruments
• Operate vehicles and equipment to observe, check and assess malfunctions and repairs, conduct test runs to ensure proper function and/or determine if/when, vehicles and equipment need service or repair
• Work with contractors to assure quality work on rides and equipment installation
• Respond to emergency calls, expediting repairs to ensure guest and employee safety
• As directed, make repairs to other mechanical equipment such as trash compactors, etc.
• Advise management when immediate shut down of equipment is needed to minimize damage or when temporary operation will not have harmful effect
• Ensure that preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, and facilities maintenance are addressed on a timely and proactive basis
• Assist where needed in inter-departmental projects and functions
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities (as appropriate to skill level and experience) as assigned
• Have regular and punctual attendance
• Work modified schedule as needed and determined by management

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive and working knowledge of automotive systems
• Ability to read, understand, and apply information from manufacturer's manuals for service, repair and or component replacement
• Ability to accurately read blueprints (mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic)
• Proficient with all tools necessary to safely perform work
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Ability to interpret and analyze drawings and diagrams to determine materials and replacement needs
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain zoo standards of insurability

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 2 years' automotive diagnostic and repair experience
• Trade school certification/diploma in automotive related area preferred
• Previous experience with amusement park rides desirable

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Certification in certain mechanical disciplines may be required to have or to obtain

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds

Work Environment:

• Team oriented environment
• Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
• Ability to work special events and functions as required
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold and inclement weather

Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Supplemental Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)
• PTO Rollover
• PTO Sell Back
• Free Zoo Membership
• Free Guest Passes
• Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs