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The Florida Aquarium · 1 month ago

Engineering Technician: General Maintenance/Life Support Systems

Tampa, FL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$26/hr - $26/hr

3+ years exp

The Florida Aquarium is seeking an Engineering Technician for general maintenance and life support systems. The role involves performing preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, including repairs and installations throughout the facility to ensure optimal operation and guest experience.

Museums & Institutions

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on existing building facilities, life-support systems, exhibits and associated interactives as directed by management

Meets with the Engineering Lead to coordinate daily work schedule

Works on new installations, repairs and perform preventative maintenance to ensure all aquarium areas are best in class

Maintains exhibit and support areas in a manner that will not obstruct daily operations or impact guest experience

Maintains minor building infrastructure needs and repairs

Assists with larger in-house projects as needed

Conducts routine maintenance inspections

Carries a radio on person and responds to departmental and facility needs when notified

Adapts to project changes as priority dictates

Completes a rigid training program on all facility equipment, and cross-training in life support operations to assist as needed. Required to pass certifications for forklift, boom lift, telehandler, and electric pallet jack operation

Follows all safety policies, procedures and requirements, to include use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required

Ensures schedule flexibility with event coverage rotation as needed; may be assigned to work events after normal operating hours

Participates in on call rotation for after-hours emergencies

Delivers extraordinary customer service to all aquarium guests and internal customers

Maintains AZA readiness at all times

May be required to participate in rotating Hurricane ride out team on a seasonal basis

Supports the development of small Life-Support Systems

Maintains positive attitude in adverse situations

Supports TFA’s Shared Purpose by participating in a Conservation Day of Action shift on an annual basis

Performs all other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Building maintenanceLife support systemsPreventative maintenanceTroubleshootingCustomer servicePlanningOrganizingWork standardsWillingness to learnAALSO certificationsTeamworkAttention to detail