Newport Aquarium Facilities Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to perform minor troubleshooting techniques on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Perform daily planned and unplanned maintenance functions as needed with minimum support.
• Operate machine tools such as drill press, power saw, etc. following company safety training
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work in and around all species and types of animals.
• Perform common painting and minor drywall repairs.
• Ability to perform minor plumbing work and services.
• Ability to perform minor electrical repairs (i.e.: ballast replacement, lamp replacement, receptacle replacement, light switches, etc.).
• Ability to perform basic carpentry skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities & Maintenance Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED, vocational school diploma preferred; experience or any combination which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described above.
• Ability to work 3^rd shift.
• Driver's License with clean driving record within the last 3 years.
• Safety Critical position subject to random drug screening.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check
• In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor
• No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop
• Ability to climb ladders, step ladders, scaffolding to heights of 25'.
• Physical strength, including ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease)

Note: Position may involve exposure to inclement weather, dust, potentially dangerous an unpredictable animal species, and potentially dangerous machinery, restraint devices and toxic chemicals and/or drugs. Occasional use of protective clothing or equipment is required e.g. goggles, mask, gloves, and gowns.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vison insurances
• 40 sick hours, 40 personal hours, 8 Holidays, 80 Vacation Hours annually
• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises' properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky's Cafe, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• Training and development

You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before - ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile. You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start...and through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics - truthful and filled with smart people; all while providing the BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATION!

And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.

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Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values - greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving - give us purpose and guidance.