Maintenance Technician

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician position is onsite in Oakland, CA, at Oakland Zoo, with a starting pay range of $28.38–$32.53 per hour. The role helps make the zoo a pleasant and enjoyable place for guests and animals by maintaining facilities and vehicles. The technician carries out routine repairs and assigned maintenance, supports rides and fleet maintenance goals, and works on projects around the zoo. This upkeep helps maintain a safe, functional environment for visitors, coworkers, vendors, contractors, and animals.

What you'll do

• Perform routine repairs and maintenance of zoo facilities
• work independently on maintenance projects
• follow applicable safety, operating, maintenance, and department standards
• perform painting and carpentry as needed
• support rides and fleet maintenance goals
• attend walkdowns or planning meetings and develop project scope
• complete other assigned related duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance technician

oakland ca

oakland zoo

full-time

facilities maintenance

vehicle maintenance

rides and fleet

carpentry

painting

weekend work

$28.38–$32.53/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending account
• optional 403(b)
• paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• zoo membership options.

Why this role

Requires at least three years of professional maintenance or journeyman-level related trade experience, a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and ability to work weekends and holidays. Finalists complete a paid onsite working interview.

About the employer

Oakland Zoo is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.