Facilities Technician

About This Role

The Facilities Technician will assist with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of The Wild Center's 115-acre campus, including both facilities and grounds. This role involves maintaining environmental systems, responding to malfunctions, and performing various indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, monitor, and complete preventative maintenance on environmental (HVAC), life support pumping, and filtration systems.
• Respond to and remedy facility mechanical, plumbing, and basic electrical malfunctions in a timely manner.
• Maintain building and museum grounds security systems.
• Assist across departments with exhibit development, operations, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform occasional custodial tasks including refuse collection, floor maintenance, and restroom sanitizing.
• Perform indoor and outdoor facility maintenance tasks such as painting, staining, and floor refinishing.
• Perform seasonal grounds-keeping tasks including lawn care, plant care, and snow removal.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections and maintain log records.
• Work weekends and holidays as part of a 4-10 hour day work week.
• Respond to occasional emergency situations.
• Move heavy equipment or materials up to 70 pounds across campus.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of maintenance and/or construction experience
• Capable of proper use of hand tools, basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical repairs
• Knowledge of basic computer operations or willingness to learn
• Valid driver's license

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of maintenance and/or construction experience

Nice to Have

• Electrical experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits