Employment
Facilities Technician
FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS
The Facilities department is currently looking for a skilled generalist, performing at a journey-level in HVAC and electrical with strong skills in other trades. The skills to be considered are mechanical/machinery repair, plumbing, carpentry and general fabrication. Aquarium facilities technicians perform a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction and renovation work to the facility and systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform daily inspections/rounds of all facilities equipment
- Perform preventive/routine maintenance of all facilities equipment
- Install, modify, troubleshoot and repair electrical/mechanical equipment throughout the facility
- Interface and communicate successfully with coworkers and members of other departments within the Aquarium
- Provide daily technical support to the husbandry staff as needed to ensure a healthy environment for the animal collection
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Working knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools in related trade areas pertaining to facilities, systems, construction and renovation
- Thorough knowledge of generally accepted trade practices in trade specialties
- Working knowledge or the ability to learn computerized maintenance and building automation systems
- Working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations pertaining to facilities, systems and renovations
- Must be able to demonstrate journey-level skill in one trade and strong skills in other applicable trades
- Ability to use typical power tools and equipment associated with the trades
- Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications
- Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems
- Willingness to work weekends on a rotating basis and off-hours as needed
- Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants
- Ability to analyze and respond to emergencies
- Ability to use considerable judgment and discretion in performing duties, with a constant awareness of safety and all regulations pertaining thereto
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of four years hands-on facilities or combination of facilities and life support experience
- Minimum of two years journey-level experience as an electrician is required
- Certificate of completion for a program in HVAC, machinery repair or any other related trade is highly desirable
- Certified State of California electrician is desired
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Must be able to complete all required safety training related to the job duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to work in an industrial environment, including areas with low headroom, difficult access, heights and confined spaces
- Must be able to work around and use hazardous chemicals with proper PPE
INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED?
If you meet the requirements of this position, please click on the link below to "APPLY NOW." You will be directed to our web application process, the successful completion of which is required for all applicants. There are FOUR simple steps to this process, which is administered by Wonderlic, Inc.:
- You will complete a brief web application;
- You will attach or build your resume;
- You will complete the WPT assessment;
- You will complete the WPI assessment.
Upon completion of all FOUR of these steps, your submission will be forwarded to our hiring team for consideration. If you are among the most qualified applicants, we will contact you within two weeks. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, feel free to reapply in the future as other opportunities arise. Thank you for your interest in the Aquarium of the Pacific!
The Aquarium of the Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
