Maintenance Worker II

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

Join our vibrant team at the Oregon Zoo as a Maintenance Worker II and become an integral part of our mission to provide an unforgettable experience for our guests while ensuring the comfort and well-being of our beloved animals. As a valued member of the Facilities team, you’ll not only enjoy the satisfaction of maintaining and enhancing our facilities and exhibits but also the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. With access to state-of-the-art tools and equipment, you’ll have the chance to showcase your skills while contributing to the success of our zoo. If you’re passionate about animal care, guest service, and skilled in maintenance and repair tasks, we invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute to the success of our zoo. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career with us!

As the Maintenance Worker II you will:

• Collaborates with supervisors, veterinarian staff, and animal keepers to craft innovative solutions, addressing challenges and tailoring each project to meet specific requirements.
• Engages with zoo visitors, providing guidance and information while onsite completing various projects.
• Constructs, upkeeps, and restores variety of structures including buildings, fences, exhibits, and more, ensuring the integrity and functionality of the facilities.
• Manages plumbing installations and repairs, from valves to waterlines, conducting meticulous testing and maintenance to uphold operational efficiency.
• Executes concrete work, from form-building to finishing, for various zoo structures including walls, floors, and animal habitats.
• Utilizes welding and metal fabrication techniques to craft custom solutions like fences, gates, and animal shelters, meeting the zoo’s unique needs.
• Demonstrates proficiency with an array of hand and power tools, as well as operating heavy machinery, ensuring precise execution of tasks.
• Oversees specialized maintenance tasks such as cage construction, tool fabrication, and ensuring public walkways and animal exhibits remain safe and functional. Additionally, adept at diagnosing and repairing locomotives, performing body work, and conducting preventative maintenance on various zoo systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with other team members contributing to a positive team atmosphere.

Attributes for success:

• Proficiency and knowledge in the practices of mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, welding, concrete and other trades.
• Thrive on working as part of a team and independently to plan projects from inception to completion, fostering a culture of creativity and problem-solving.
• Skill and attention to detail in locating and analyzing problems and performing corrective action, working from penciled sketches, blueprints and written instructions.
• Precision in anticipating material and part requirements.
• Aptitude to read and interpret rules, regulations and codes, supervise unskilled or semi-skilled workers when assigned as a helper.
• Ability to perform labor-intensive tasks, often under inclement weather conditions, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working around exotic and sometimes dangerous animals.
• Skill to react quickly to unforeseen challenges and changes in priorities.

DIVERSITY 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.
Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan
 
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

• Three years progressively responsible trade experience such as required for mechanic, machinist, welding, and heavy equipment operator responsibilities with skills including design, fabrication, and assisting in project management, and
• Trade certified or equivalent, or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for successful completion of the essential job duties.

Required

• Valid Driver’s license

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.

Working Conditions: Duties may require prolonged strenuous efforts in hazardous locations in enclosed spaces and at heights and under inclement weather and other adverse conditions.

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.

• 3 or more years of welding and fabrication experience

SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following 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 online application
• Complete answers to supplemental questions

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: $30.74 per hour to step 5: $37.36 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: $30.74 per hour to the equity range  of step 2: $ 32.27 per hour.

This position is eligible overtime and is represented by LIUNA 483 union. It is classified as Maintenance Worker II  (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.

Questions?
Recruiter: 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.
 
Hybrid Telework
Positions designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

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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Metro 
Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area’s garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home.

As part of the Metro family, the Oregon Zoo helps make greater Portland a great place to call home. Metro brings people together to shape the future of our area and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale.

The Oregon Zoo and Metro
The Oregon Zoo inspires visitors to learn about protecting endangered species and restoring native habitats and is the state’s most popular paid attraction. The zoo’s roughly 320 employees welcome more than 1.5 million visitors each year.