General Maintenance Tech

Department/Division/Section: Operations – Maintenance/Technician

Job Summary/Essential Functions: The Operations Department is responsible for maintaining the entire facility, inside & out in a fully functioning, like new condition, and adhering to the safety standards of Ripley’s Aquarium, regardless of the time of day or time of year. Due to the nature of our business there are no guaranteed shifts. This position reports directly to the Manager of Operations.

Overview

Specific physical responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Communicating with and supporting Manager of Operations, Asst. Manager of Operations, and coworkers as needed
• Completing LSS rounds as needed
• Following proper procedures for starting up and shutting down the building as needed
• Immediately correcting anything that is broken or in need of attention in the public areas. If you cannot fix it, inform Manager of Operations immediately
• Completing projects accurately, thoroughly, completely and in a timely manner. All repairs are to be done the right way, not shortcuts and avoid quick but improper fixes
• Maintaining work areas in a neat and orderly fashion and putting all tools away in their proper place at the end of each shift
• Following all safety procedures including wearing protective eyewear and using lock out/tag out guidelines encouraging coworkers to do the same
• Reporting to work on time and in proper uniform

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting objects up to 80 pounds
• May involve work on stepladders or lifts, reaching overhead, bending, and stooping
• May be asked to work on potentially hazardous equipment. (it is your responsibility to exercise extreme caution in these circumstances and not to do anything you do not feel comfortable doing)
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodation

Language: Fluent in English