Craftsman
Requisition ID#: 786WL

Responsibilities:
Perform skilled crafts duties throughout the Park with guidance, ensuring services provided meet section standards, client’s specifications, applicable codes, standards, and program goals and is aesthetically pleasing to guests. This includes routine crafts tasks as well as those associated with preventive maintenance, special repair projects, capital construction, special events, emergency/safety, unanticipated special repairs, unanticipated capital projects, and overhead. Work cooperatively with peers, managers, and clients. Establish and maintain productive working relationships with clients. Participate in the execution of routine maintenance or repair projects: As assigned, perform routine inspections of exhibits and facilities. Advise Manager of needed repairs and clients requests. Advise Manager of resource needs. Evaluate schedule and communicate pertinent information to all affected parties. Ensure project takes place with least amount of encroachment upon guests and animal collection. Ensure work being performed meets set standards and specifications and complies with established quality control standards. Provide Manager with resource needs for budget development. Ensure allocated resources are properly utilized. Provide Manager with information relating to needed repairs and improvements in facilities and exhibits. Perform duties associated with the section’s overhead operating program. Fill out daily labor allocation sheets, with guidance. Attend and participate at meetings as assigned. Perform tasks associated with the section’s special events operating program. This includes performing craftsman type duties and communicating all pertinent information to Managers and concerned parties. Carry out craftsman tasks associated with the section’s functional programs as assigned: Routinely inspect functional, structural, and aesthetic systems in exhibits and facilities as assigned and perform minor repairs and maintenance as assigned. Become familiar with exhibits and facilities section operating program standards. Perform crafts work to specified quality standards. Advise Manager of material needs. Carry out tasks associated with the section’s standard operating procedures which includes equipment and shop maintenance, safety, inventory and purchasing, facility surveys, and utility locations. Participate in the sections emergency response and animal welfare program as assigned. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Carpenter apprenticeship program, two years of experience at a journeyman level, or an Associates degree related to field, or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Two years minimum construction experience in related field. Proactive, persistent, and helpful. Ability to work in a team-oriented fashion. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and perform all required math commensurate with field of responsibility. Must have familiarity with all codes related to field. Must have knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and project management. Ability to perform all tasks related to field. Must possess skills in related fields. Valid driver’s license required. Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents. Spanish fluency a plus, but not required.