Monterey Bay Aquarium · 14 hours ago
Maintenance Mechanic
Monterey, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$32.36/hr - $39.42/hr
5+ years expMonterey Bay Aquarium is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. They are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to repair, maintain, and install mechanical equipment, particularly with plumbing expertise, while ensuring animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
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Responsibilities
Assist Lead plumber, and work on a team for larger projects
Manage outside contractors
Troubleshoot complex refrigeration, equipment, and plumbing systems
Repair and rebuild equipment including boilers, chillers, cross contamination equipment, refrigerators & freezers, ice makers, coolers, ovens, stoves, cooktops, soda fountains, kettles, boilers, and fryers
Repair and install pipes, valves, hangers, gauges, and sensors for fresh water, salt water, pressurized gas, exhaust, venting, sewage, storm water, and animal life support systems
Install new equipment
Manage refrigerant gasses, stockpile, and reporting (i.e., charge, evacuate, track leaks, etc.)
Inspect and provide regular maintenance service for equipment
Utilize work management software to respond to work requests, track jobs progress, and improve inventory data and preventative maintenance content
Read equipment schematics, plans, and track changes
Maintain equipment inventories, complete material takeoffs for jobs, and purchase materials
Provide regular status reports to supervisors
Participate in safety and other training as required
Interface and communicate with other MBA departments
Qualification
Required
Repair, maintain, and install mechanical equipment with a strong background in plumbing
Conduct facility inspections and preventative maintenance rounds
Regularly service equipment and perform major and emergency repairs
Support other maintenance personnel and perform other duties as required
Assist Lead plumber and work on a team for larger projects
Manage outside contractors
Troubleshoot complex refrigeration, equipment, and plumbing systems
Repair and rebuild equipment including boilers, chillers, cross contamination equipment, refrigerators & freezers, ice makers, coolers, ovens, stoves, cooktops, soda fountains, kettles, boilers, and fryers
Repair and install pipes, valves, hangers, gauges, and sensors for fresh water, salt water, pressurized gas, exhaust, venting, sewage, storm water, and animal life support systems
Install new equipment
Manage refrigerant gasses, stockpile, and reporting (i.e., charge, evacuate, track leaks, etc.)
Inspect and provide regular maintenance service for equipment
Utilize work management software to respond to work requests, track jobs progress, and improve inventory data and preventative maintenance content
Read equipment schematics, plans, and track changes
Maintain equipment inventories, complete material takeoffs for jobs, and purchase materials
Provide regular status reports to supervisors
Participate in safety and other training as required
Interface and communicate with other MBA departments
Must possess, or be able to obtain within the first 3 months of employment, a valid California driver's license in order to operate Monterey Bay Aquarium vehicles
Ability to respond to emergencies and to work an irregular schedule that may include early mornings, nights, evenings, or weekends
Ability to read and follow equipment schematics, and wiring diagrams, and safety procedures
Experience working in a safe manner compliant with the California Plumbing Code, UPC, Am Water, AWWA standards, and OSHA
Experience with elevated work, work over water, and work in a confined space
Ability to work within and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium's Core Values
Preferred
At least 5 years experience with plumbing and refrigeration trade experience
Certification of Completion of a minimum 10-hour OSHA Safety training
Professional skills with various types of piping in both small and large diameter
Advanced mechanical and power tool skills
Refrigeration certificate in EPA 608 Type I, II, and III required
CFESA certification
Good computer skills including, but not limited to MS Office suite
Good written and verbal communication and skills
Company
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium located in Monterey, California, United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Cornfield
Digital Learning Specialist
Nicole Sanchez
Chief People & Culture Officer
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