Aquatics Life Support Maintenance Worker
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The Oregon Zoo’s Maintenance Team is hiring for an Aquatics Life Support Maintenance Worker. The LSS team is looking for new ways to conserve water and electricity by upgrading equipment and changing operational practices. The LSS team is responsible for the operation a number of fresh and saltwater systems that support marine mammals, elephants, cats, beaver/otters and a collection of fish and invertebrates. If this sounds like you, come and be a part of this groundbreaking team!
As the Aquatic Life Support Maintenance Worker you will:
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on aquatic systems.
- Provide water quality testing and monitoring.
- Construct new aquatics systems and operations/functions involving mechanical, plumbing and piping as required to maintain Zoo operations.
- Collaborate with the Living Collections team to offer the highest level of care to our animals.
- Compiles data for reports on water quality, preventive maintenance or procedures. Assists the public, public officials and other employees in a professional and courteous manner.
- Performs or oversees the installs and repair of fixtures, cutting, gluing and the threading of pipe, bending pipe and testing valves and other equipment; cleans basins, skimmers and water and waste water plumbing, piping, filtration and mixing systems, and sterilization equipment, hydraulic systems, ozone generators, sand filters, fractionators.
- Consults with supervisors, vet staff and animal keepers as necessary to develop concepts, problem solve and determine the requirements of each job; prepares rough working drawings, estimates materials and parts needed, also works with animal keepers on animal care and guest service requirements.
- Communicates with zoo guests and others while working on jobs regarding projects and plans; provides directions and other information and performs guest service functions such as assisting lost children, missing persons or emergency servicesAttributes for success:
- Ability to stretch your problem solving skills to a new level.
- Ability to use and operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment requiring specific skill, including power saws and plumbing wrenches.
- Operates forklifts, golf carts, and pallet jacks. Operates power and hand tools, etc.
- Knowledge of safe work habits and contributes to the safety of self and co-workers.
- Ability to contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to be solutions orientedDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications
- Trade certified or equivalent and,
- Three or more years of experience with life support systems operations and maintenance or equivalent experience in water/wastewater treatment or pool operations and maintenance; experience must include service, repair and installation.
- Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful completion of the essential job duties.
Required
Ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- Completion online OSHA Confined Space Entry – Permit Required & Non- permit certification course
Working conditions: Adverse conditions include prolonged strenuous efforts in hazardous locations, contaminated areas, enclosed spaces, at heights, under inclement weather and other adverse conditions.
Driving Record Check: The candidate selected for the position will need to pass a Driving Record check prior to being hired. Speeding tickets do not necessarily preclude employment and will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Like to have qualifications
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.
Aquatic Animal Life Support Operator (AALSO) Membership
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
- The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
- A completed resume that includes the details for each employer
- Name of employer
- Working title
- Dates of employment; including if the work was full-time or part-time
- Your title
- Summary of your responsibilities
- Attachment of a cover letter describing in detail your training and experience operating and maintaining aquatic animal life support equipment in fresh and salt water exhibits (750 word limit).
The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates/interviews
- Testing/assessments (if applicable)
- Reference check
- Driving records check for finalist candidate
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON
The full-salary range for this position is step 1: $31.97 to step 5: $38.85 per hour. However, unless a candidate’s qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro’s internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1: $31.97 to the equity range step 3: $35.25 per hour.
This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by Liuna Local 483. It is classified as Maintenance Worker II (Download PDF reader).
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.
Questions?
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Megan Warneke
Email: megan.warneke@oregonmetro.gov
Additional Information
Equal employment opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation
Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
Veterans’ preference
Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans’ preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans’ preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Pay equity at Metro
No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
Online applications
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