Maintenance Technician II presso Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core Actions -- Inspire Awe: Safety, Care, Connect, and by embracing our Core Values of: Welcoming, Curious, United, Courageous, and Transformative in all that we do.

Maintenance Technician II advances DZCA's mission and goals by performing specialized installation, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of construction or facilities work and facilities equipment.

Our team is made up of passionate and diverse professionals dedicated to providing excellent care for our animals while creating meaningful experiences for our guests. If you're excited to contribute your skills in a collaborative and innovative environment, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is the place for you!

A Truly Wild Workplace with Competitive Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a wide variety of great benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
• A Family-Plus DZCA Membership with discounted tickets to special events
• Concession and retail discounts, plus free parking
• And so much more!

Compensation

Hourly rate is:    $25.94-$34.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, test, and repair facility equipment failures. Supports multiple complex facilities and address maintenance related incidents some of which could be severe in nature. Troubleshoots and addresses high priority or complex repairs and maintenance 
• Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning. Inspects facilities and equipment to identify construction, equipment, and mechanical needs; maintains records and prepares reports, which includes estimating materials, labor, and equipment costs.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting gauges, drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Coordinates work tasks or activities on projects involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Collaborates with other trades workers in the repair, maintenance and servicing of equipment and facilities, which may include journey-level electrician, plumber, HVAC, or similar construction trades specialties. 
• Trains or prepares for entry to a journey level skilled trades area.
• Uses schematics, blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions to sketch, plan, and design the installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, equipment, and facility structures.
• Utilize a computer basis work order system for tracking work assignments and work completed.
• Maintain records on facilities and attractions equipment and prepare daily activity reports.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Observes all common safety practices. Ensures work areas are cleaned.
• May train lower level technical or labor positions or new staff.
• May be required to be on-call to address emergent needs and responds to afterhours calls or emergency calls outside of normal scheduled or business hours.
• May participate in snow removal duties.
• Other assistance, as designated by the Multi-Trades Managers, to support the overall goals of the department and organization.  Denver Zoo retains the right to add or change duties and/or responsibilities at any time.

Technical / Professional Requirements & Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience performing a variety of duties in construction, mechanical, or facility maintenance or any equivalent combination of experience, lived experience, and/or special skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite are preferred.
• Requires organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work and tasks. Requires adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-task and changing environment, and the ability to work as part of a team. 

Position Conditions 

• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Ability to pass a physical examination, background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Valid driver's license with a clear driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work Location: On campus
• Schedule Availability: Four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts including weekends and evenings as needed. 

Application Process and Timelines

Application Deadline: December 5, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.  DZCA reserves the right to close the position before this date. 

Denver Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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