While the Indianapolis Zoo is known for employing people to care for our animals, we also employ mechanics, plumbers, water treatment techs, electricians, and maintenance techs who work in our Facilities department.
We have an immediate opening on the 3rd shift for a Water Treatment Technician. The Water Treatment area monitors, repairs, and maintains the marine mammal living environments – huge aquariums, small aquariums, the shark touch tank, and the Dolphin pools.
The Water Treatment Technician ensures the proper functioning of the pumps, filters, piping and all environmental systems within the Zoo. Mechanical aptitude, working familiarity with equipment including HVAC, filtration systems, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic and digital controls is required. Familiarity with Honeywell systems, or other BMS systems, is preferred.
Two (2) or more years experience working in the General Maintenance field including familiarization of pool equipment, electrical, plumbing, HVAC background a plus. Requires “on call” availability to respond to emergencies. Working different shifts may be necessary. Carrying a pager to respond to emergency calls, and operating a 2-way radio is required. Scheduling flexibility is required; week-end, and holiday work is required on occasion.
A high school diploma/GED is required. Additional certification/ education preferred.
The Zoo offers a competitive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403b, generous paid time off, and paid holidays). Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please include your compensation requirement in your attached cover letter, or enter it on the online application.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed, and/or hand delivered resumes will not be considered.
To help ensure receipt of your online application, we recommend applicants use a computer running Windows XP or higher, with at least Internet Explorer 8, Google Chrome, or Safari.
In the “Position Desired” section of the application, please put “Water Treatment Technician.”
Cover letters and resumes may be attached to the online application.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment training, drug testing, criminal history checks, and a BMV check.
The Indianapolis Zoo is a Child Safe/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
