Senior Carpenter Construction and Maintenance Worker - San Diego Zoo

Senior Carpenter Construction and Maintenance Worker - San Diego Zoo

Thursday, September 19, 2024

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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.

Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring 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.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

• The Senior Construction & Maintenance Worker will perform journey-level carpentry work throughout the San Diego Zoo ’ s facilities and animal habitats;
• construct and repair buildings, walls, fences, docks, and other structures; build, install, and repair window frames, door frames, doors, screens, counters, office furniture, partitions, locksets, and other related hardware;
• prepare walls for plaster and stucco work; operate jointers, shapers, drill presses, table saw and similar tools; ability to read plans and blueprints;

estimate materials and labor costs; perform other duties as assigned. This position reports to the C&M Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Alters, repairs, or constructs articles and structures of wood, such as partitions, counters, doors, window frames, sheds, scaffolds, forms, and fences
• Repairs office furniture, equipment, cabinets, and wooden fixtures, performing mill and cabinet work as necessary
• Maintains and repairs woodwork of buildings
• Builds closets, cases, and shelving
• Fits doors, windows, sashes, and screens
• Operates planers, sharpeners, jointers, band saws, table saws, and other woodworking tools, equipment, and machinery
• Sharpens hand tools

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Candidates with carpentry experience in new construction projects, extensive remodeling project, cabinetry, and millwork experience.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position requires successful completion of physical ability test.

• JOB EXPERIENCE - You must meet ONE of the following options :
• Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Carpenter Apprenticeship Program
• Four years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level carpenter, which MUST include two years of qualifying experience in commercial and / or industrial carpentry.
• Qualifying experience must include THREE of the following : Shop and mill work; interior finish work; exterior covering and finish work;

or foundation, form construction, and framing work

• EDUCATION AND CERFICATIONS
• Education, training, and / or experience as a journey-level the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined
• A current and valid California driver license in good standing
• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Methods, practices, and procedures in one or more of the building and construction trades
• Tools, equipment, and materials used in one or more of the building and construction trades
• Work and material estimating
• General water chemistry
• Safely and properly handle and operate the tools and equipment used in the assigned building and construction trade(s)
• Recognize and discriminate between colors and / or sounds
• Make simple arithmetic calculations
• Understand and carry out instructions
• Deal tactfully and courteously with others in a diverse environment
• Understand, interpret, and work from blueprints / drawings
• Competently perform the duties of one or more of the building and construction trades outlined

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Position Type : Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
• Hourly Rate : $28.98

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 [email protected] 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.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.

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