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Detroit Zoological Society
Maintenance Tech I - Building Trades
Royal Oak, MI
Jan 30, 2025
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Maintenance Tech I - Building Trades General Description
  • Performs a variety of building maintenance, habitat related and construction tasks that require skills
  • Including but not limited to rough and finish carpentry, masonry and tile, door/gates/locks and related hardware, fencing, flooring, walls/drywall, etc.
  • Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair habitat shift doors/gates/locks and related opening/closing systems.
  • Construct/repair crates or other items to assist Life Sciences staff in safe transport and appropriate care of animals.
  • Assist with moving of animals when required by helping secure transport crates and opening/closing of doors.
  • Maintain and repair as need a variety of building related items including: doors, locking mechanisms, openers, closers, thresh holds, door sweeps, latches, etc.
  • Perform concrete patching on existing surfaces of small scale and scope for guest and staff safety.
  • Install/construct a variety of habitat and building accessories: tool racks, hose racks, eye bolts, small furniture, white boards, etc.
  • Maintain and repair certain types of fencing at animal habitats or along public pathways.
  • Maintain and repair a variety of accessories inside the zoo that are guest facing: benches, picnic tables, signage, etc.
  • Construct, maintain and repair animal enrichment items.
  • Monitor work order system and work to complete items in a timely manner.
  • Review specifications, shop drawings and plans and provide feedback/suggestions in support of project and construction teams.
  • Contribute to establish DZS standards as it relates to new construction and project execution that can be transferred to other areas of the zoo.
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed
Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • Valid Michigan Driver's License
  • Expertise in one or more of the skills listed in the Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Graduation from a four-year high school, trades, or vocation high school; or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of the methods, tools, materials, and equipment used to perform a given task.
  • Specific knowledge, skills, background, and licensure in one or more of the skills listed in the Principal Duties and Responsibilities.
  • Mechanical aptitude; industry and initiative in handling problems.
  • Willingness to learn and perform any assigned task.
  • Tact in dealing with colleagues and internal customers.

Working Conditions
Work under conditions including adverse weather, outside environment and heights along with days/weekends and early mornings or late evenings.

Physical Requirements
This position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping for extended periods, the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and the use of standard office equipment and the computer.
The individual must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily with or without accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Just as we value and celebrate biodiversity, the DZS celebrates the diversity of our human community. We are committed to ensuring that our programs and facilities are fully accessible to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.
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