Position: Facilities Technician II

Reports To: Facilities Manager or Fabrication Manager

Position Summary:

The Facilities Technician II plays a crucial role in attaining the goal of a “World Class Aquarium”. This is a full-time position with some experience preferred. The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium needs to be attractive, well maintained and fully functional for all guests to enjoy. This position is responsible for assisting with general building maintenance for the facility, including maintaining, repairing and servicing the front of the house, common areas, exhibits, and back of the house areas for the benefit of all occupants and or guests. 

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED required
• Two plus years of general construction and/or facilities maintenance experience
• Trade Certificates or relevant post-secondary degree or coursework preferred

Critical Skills/Competencies:

• The Technician must have a moderate skill level with the ability to use good judgment and prioritize his/her workload
• Technician must be familiar in a multitude of areas including mechanical, automotive, plumbing, irrigation systems, patch and paint, etc.
• He/she must be able to complete tasks independently with no supervision with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve most issues that arise is required
• Technician must be able to build and/or fabricate to desired specifications following written, drawn, or verbal instructions
• Must demonstrate a mechanical aptitude with equipment necessary to maintain and repair exhibits and maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Technician must possess the strength and endurance to perform physical demands of essential job functions with or without accommodation
• Must possess a high-energy work ethic, attention to detail and a positive attitude
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintenance of the facility, including building, vehicles/equipment and grounds
• Assist with landscaping and snow removal
• Assist with exhibit installation and other general maintenance
• Assist with drywall and/or painting needs
• Assist with general carpentry needs
• Ability to understand instructions and concepts in 3-D in order to help in the construction of projects
• Adhere to all safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Scope of Position:

• Weekend work is required
• Periodic evening work is expected as well as some holidays

Physical Demands of the Job:

• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, balancing, crawling and reaching
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 80 lbs.; up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Technician must be comfortable and able to work at heights up to 100 ft.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job will primarily be in a workshop environment
• Must be comfortable working around water, salt, power tools, and animals
• The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate

While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.