Zoological Park Maintainer, Carpentry Shop, Bronx - Bronx Zoo, United States - Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Conservation Society

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Bronx Zoo, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places.

As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale.

We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean.

We build on a unique foundation:

Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence.

Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs highly responsible work in maintenance of the Conservation Park buildings, equipment and facilities.

Major Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance, repair, renovation and alteration of buildings, offices, exhibits, enclosures, equipment, structures and other facilities and specializes work with regard to woodworking, shopwork and general carpentry work utilizing all skills necessary to complete such assignments.

Perform construction of enclosures, structures, objects and landscaping, utilizing all woodworking skills necessary to complete such assignments.
Prepare reports in work performed and materials used as required.
May operate a vehicle or other equipment in performance of work.
Clean and fulfill checks required by supervisors for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Grease vehicle and equipment; supply oil, gasoline and other additives as required by supervisor.
May perform ground maintenance work as required.
Enforce the Society's visitor's rules and regulation and those of the Dept. of Parks of the City of New York.
Perform related tasks and duties as required.

Qualification Requirements

High School graduate and three (3) years in carpentry work or carpentry allied field.
Valid Driver's license
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned
Ability to work indoors, outdoors and in all weather conditions

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person's membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

Salary Range

$50,774