Skyride Mechanic - San Diego Zoo

Overview

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. We empower people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, and we support cutting-edge conservation, bringing the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors - the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park - giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

Responsibilities

The Mechanic supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission and vision of saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in wildlife care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature and leading the fight against extinction. The Mechanic under general supervision performs skilled mechanical and electrical repair and routine maintenance on diesel, gasoline and electric powered vehicles and equipment. This position reports to a Lead / Supervisor. The Mechanic is a journey level class performing skilled maintenance and repairs on a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment which are powered by gasoline, diesel or electrical motors, including air and hydraulic systems.

• Performs required repairs to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and in optimal working condition.
• Inspects, services and maintains vehicles and mechanical equipment in accordance with department schedules and standards.
• Troubleshoots and identifies the root cause of electrical and mechanical malfunctions using diagnostic tools, technical manuals and performance tests.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date service logs, repair historied and maintenance records for all vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain shop facilities in compliance with safety standards, including proper storage of tools, parts and hazardous materials.
• Monitor equipment condition, address wear and tear promptly, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

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Important Details

Fraudulent Recruiting

Fraudulent Recruiting. Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.

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