Operations Technician

Your Manager:
Operations Supervisor - Facilities

Your Pay Structure (FLSA Status):
Full-time, hourly/nonexempt

Safety Sensitive: This is a safety-sensitive position. Regardless of whether you are a medical marijuana licensee, you must receive a negative result on a 10-panel, pre-placement drug screening to include THC, prior to beginning work.

Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. (TZMI) is a nonprofit organization driven by our mission of Connecting, Caring, Advocating for Wildlife, People, and Wild Places. From trumpeting elephants to squawking parrots, each member of our team is integral to the success of the Zoo as Green Country’s largest paid daily attraction. At Tulsa Zoo, the IDEA is a zoo for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Apply today for your opportunity to join our dynamic group of passionate individuals who bring the zoo to life each day, 365 days per year, caring for animals, interacting with guests, educating the public, and managing the Zoo’s grounds, operations, and facilities.

• Free family-level Tulsa Zoo membership
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning your first day of employment
• 401k
• Unlimited virtual visits with a mental health therapist at no cost to you
• Food, beverage, and retail discounts on zoo grounds
• Generous paid time off plans

The Operations Technician is responsible for performing routine facilities maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing, etc.). As directed, this role performs general repair and scheduled preventative maintenance of buildings, exhibits, structures, equipment, etc.

If you disclose different abilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable you to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Complete all Operations work orders as assigned.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry and excavation to maintain zoo exhibits, buildings, and grounds.
• Replace broken windows; repair doors, door locks, closets, mechanical equipment or vehicles; install and repair fencing/public barriers, concrete or asphalt surfaces.
• Maintain records and documents of scheduled maintenance or other repairs as required.
• Perform general fabrication to animal caging, crates, exhibits utilizing stick, MIG, and TIG welding equipment.
• Inspect condition of roofs; clean roof gutters and drains.
• Inspect and repair interior/exterior lighting; install and repair lamps, ballasts, and covers.
• Move, repair, and relocate office furniture, files, etc.
• Analyze work orders to determine materials required and methods to complete tasks; prepare cost estimates for work orders.
• Requisition, pick up, load, and unload supplies, material, and equipment; monitor inventory.
• Maintain clean and clutter free shop and work area(s) involving general cleaning duties.
• Assist with set up/break down of special/private events including set up of tables, chairs, tents, stage, lighting, or other equipment.
• Utilize a wide array of hand and power tools and other equipment; maintain tools and equipment in good working order and in safe working condition.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as directed including after hours.
• Effectively communicate and demonstrate interpersonal skills with all levels of employees in a clear and professional manner.
• Demonstrate and adhere to TZMI’s workplace values.
• Know and follow zoo policies and procedures, including emergency protocols.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and assigned training sessions.
• Operate heavy equipment as required by the job assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position has no direct reports.

• Must be 18 years or older, possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable on TZMI’s insurance carrier
• At least 2 years related experience and/or training in one or more of the following trades: carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Abil…