Kitchen Appliance Technician

Fort Worth Zoo is named one of the “World’s Greatest” for the care of 7,000 animals and conservation around the world.

Summary: This position performs a variety of semi‑skilled duties related to the maintenance, repair and monitoring of Zoo kitchen/appliance equipment and other related equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance of kitchen/appliance equipment and other mechanical equipment.
• Respond to maintenance requests of various kitchen/appliance equipment, troubleshoot and repair.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and systems for proper and efficient operation.
• Operate all necessary hand tools and equipment to perform required duties.
• Determine necessary parts, equipment, tools and material for tasks and secure best source, price, and quality.
• Possess knowledge of various kitchen/appliance equipment operations.
• Track and log all time and materials used.
• Complete work order paperwork.
• Respond to emergency calls when necessary to ensure guest and employee safety.
• Assist other trades as necessary.

• Two years experience as a kitchen equipment maintenance technician, or ability to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed under duties.
• Knowledge of Fort Worth city codes as needed.
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain Zoo standards of insurability.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Five years experience in the maintenance or construction field.

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, crawl, speak clearly, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and move more than 100 pounds.

• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends as assigned.
• Ability to work special events and functions as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, and inclement weather.

• 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.

Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth , TX 76110