Ark Encounter Zoo Facilities Technician

The Zoo Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the zoo facilities at the Ararat Ridge Zoo. The Zoo Facilities Technician's duties include habitat upgrades, repairs, maintenance and enrichment builds. The ideal candidate is Passionate about the Answers in Genesis attractions, serving others, enthusiastic, and energetic. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development while having fun along the way.

This position will allow one to impact others through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development. 

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
• Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done. 
• Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
• Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments. 
• Operate hand tools such as saws, drills, etc.
• Operate heavy equipment such as mowers, forklift, skid steer, snowplow, etc.
• Perform needed repairs on guest-facing and back of the house areas of the zoo
• Perform light construction duties to improve habitats
• Assist with inspections and preventive maintenance of zoo facilities
• Coordinate with other departments on projects and needs
• Ability to work safely in a variety of environments and weather conditions
• And all other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must agree with and be able to sign our Statement of Faith.
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Regularly attends a local Bible-believing church.
• Ability to bend and lift 50-100 pounds
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• In possession of a valid driver's license

Education & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in construction/ facility maintenance or relevant fields
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Attention to high fit and finish detail

Items Needed for Possible Employment

• Completion of on-line application, https://answersingenesis.org   
• Salary Requirements 
• Salvation Testimony  
• Creation Belief Statement 
• Confirmation of your agreement with the AiG Statement of Faith (AiG Statement of Faith can be found on the website).  https://answersingenesis.org/about/faith/
• Completion of a Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screen  
• Completion of a Motor Vehicle Report