SKILLED TRADES WORKER, Maintenance & Construction Department

THE ORGANIZATION The

etro Richmond Zoo’s mission is to promote animal conservation and inspire guests by providing up-close, educational encounters with the wild. The zoo is situated on 150 acres of land and is home to over 2,000 animals representing 190 species from around the world. The zoo is accredited by the Zoological Association of America and is well-known for its conservation programs for cheetahs, African penguins, and Diana monkeys POSI

ON SUMMARY Skil

ed trades workers are responsible for the renovation and construction of animal exhibits and maintenance of all zoo buildings and structures. Look

ng for a change in the typical construction industry? Skilled trades workers at the zoo complete a diversity of tasks and have the unique opportunity to construct animal habitats. ESSE

IAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Carry

• out new project construction on animal exhibits (MRZ works in all trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete, painting, fencing, decorative concrete, etc.) Renov
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• te and maintain 30 zoo buildings and structures Renov
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• te and maintain 100 animal habitats Dig t
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• enches, compact earth, backfill holes Build
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• ng maintenance required: changing light bulbs, door handles, ballasts, etc. Maint
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• in all safety standards Maint
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• in equipment fleet of golf carts, UTVs, ATVs, and heavy machinery Move,
• secure, install, build, load, or unload materials Opera
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• e heavy and light equipment depending on the job site/assignment PHYSI
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AL REQUIREMENTS Skil

ed Trades Workers must have the ability to: Lift

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• 00lbs Walk
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• nd stand and bend over for long periods of time Use a
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• d move a tall ladder comfortably Utili
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• e heavy machinery and power tools safely Perfo
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• m duties for 8 hours a day Have
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• full range of motion in the back and all extremities QUALI
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ICATIONS Skil

ed Trades Workers must: Be a

• least 18 years old Have
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• high school diploma or general education degree Have
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• valid driver’s license Be au
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• horized to work in the United States Have
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• years of construction experience Be se
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• f-motivated in work ethic Be ab
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• e to work outdoors in all weather from 0°F to over 100°F Be ab
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• e to communicate clearly in written and verbal forms Be ab
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• e to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively Be ab
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• e to handle multiple tasks Be ab
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• e to work independently and as part of a team Have
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• reat attention to detail Have
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• eliable transportation Have
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• n appreciation for animals and their wellbeing Be pr
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• ficient in at least 5 of the 9 trades listed below: Framin
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  • ng Elect
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  • ical Mason
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  • y Weldi
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  • g Speci
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  • lty trades Varie
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  • y of fence types Comme
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  • cial painting Mecha
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  • ical skills HOURS

Full-

• ime employment 40 ho
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• rs a week (Zoo does not offer overtime hours) Monda
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• -Friday work week with occasional Saturdays 5 day
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• a week PERKS

AND BENEFITS Free

• oo and zipline tickets Food
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• nd merchandise discounts Work
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• ear animals Day-t
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• me hours (no nights) No Su
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• days required Flexi
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• le schedule Varia
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• le work tasks Consi
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• tent on-site work Fast-
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• aced: no dull moments Work
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• utdoors and indoors Caree
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• advancement opportunities Medic
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• l Retir
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• ment with company match PTO S
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• aid holidays ALCOH
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L AND DRUG TESTING Team

members may not arrive on duty under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Since this position is a safety-sensitive position, team members may be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. DISC

IMER This

job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the team member. All team members are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisors. HOW

APPLY 1 Co

plete employment application 2 Pr

pare resume and optional cover letter 3 Dr

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