Maintenance Technician Landscaping (Santa Barbara Zoo)

Are you a team player with a green thumb and light construction experience? Do you like to work outdoors?

Schedule: (Hiring for Three Positions)

Thursday-Monday, 7:00AM-3:30PM. Occasional evening for special events and based on business needs.

Tuesday -Saturday, 7:00AM-3:30PM. Occasional evening for special events and based on business needs.

Sunday -Thursday, 7:00AM-3:30PM. Occasional evening for special events and based on business needs.

Compensation: $17.00/hour

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JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Facilities & Horticulture, Horticulture and Maintenance Technician: Landscaping assists performs direct and light construction for zoo facilities, and ensures that the Zoo gardens and grounds meet the Zoo’s presentation standards for cleanliness and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following:

General Maintenance:

Provides general plant care, including watering, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, planting, soil amending, mulching, and monitoring pest populations.

Maintains irrigation systems, benches, plant labels (when applicable), and signs.

Performs all maintenance and light construction in the safest manner following established SOGS and protocols.

Maintains the necessary records to track maintenance and construction projects, including time spent on job and record of materials used.

Notices areas of concern in facilities and brings them to the attention of management.

Provides light construction services including general labor, carpentry, mechanics, and flat work.

Communicates appropriately, clearly and fully with appropriate staff.

Prepares for the job with appropriate tools, equipment, and supplies.

Follows-up on all projects.

Repairs and paints benches, tables and guardrails, and assists in repair of roads, walkways, buildings, and mechanical equipment.

Cleans grounds, including pathways and parking lot.

Maintains tools and equipment.

Exemplifies the highest ethical standards to ensure quality work.

Reacts in a timely manner to ensure guest, animal and staff safety in emergency situations.

Adheres to the Zoo’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Policy Manual.

Applies and Exemplifies “green” (sustainable) practices whenever possible.

Attends monthly all-employee meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

POSITION CRITERIA:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and environmental characteristics described below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and working and physical elements required of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED.

Educational background and/or work experience in Horticulture, landscaping preferred.

Two years paid experience in a trade or general maintenance, or equivalent.

Significant knowledge and experience working with plants and irrigation systems preferred.

Significant knowledge and experience operating a wide range of power tools and construction methods.

License, Certification, or Preferred Qualifications:

Fork lift certification preferred but not required

Valid California driver’s license with good driving record is desirable.

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