CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:	Zoo Maintenance Worker	POSITION NUMBER(S):	1064
DEPARTMENT:	Zoo	GRADE:	303
DIVISION:		FLSA STATUS:
SECTION/UNIT:		UNION ELIGIBLE:
REPORTS TO:	Zoo Maintenance Foreman	EEO CATEGORY:
		EPAS JOB FAMILY:

 

 

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  Performs construction, maintenance and repairs of buildings, structures and equipment in private, public and animal populated areas of the City of Little Rock Zoo.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Performs carpentry, and other semiskilled labor in constructing, repairing and maintaining Zoo buildings, structures and equipment; prepares surfaces and applies paint, cleaning fluids, varnish and other protective materials as needed.

 

2.         Performs building, structure, grounds, cage or animal enclosure repairs and maintenance in exotic-animal populated areas utilizing cutting torch, and hand and power tools as needed.

 

3.         Operates riding lawn mower, front end loader and forklift to perform landscaping duties such as moving and spreading dirt, and placing sod on bare areas.

           

4.         Utilizes hand or power tools for cutting and removing trees, trimming shrubs, cleaning sidewalks and removing debris from moats as directed.

 

5.         Checks oil and other fluids before operating equipment.

 

6.         Operates light and medium duty trucks to move equipment, materials and debris.

 

7.         Operates hand tools, power tools and light earth moving equipment to dig trenches, structure and walkway foundations, and drainage systems.

 

8.         Builds forms for concrete work; operates cement mixer to prepare concrete; finishes concrete surfaces.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Cleans rest-rooms and performs maintenance duties such as replacing light-bulbs, and towel dispensers; notifies supervisor of major repairs needed.

 

2.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

The physical activities marked below are representative of those that will be required on a regular basis  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

	YES	NO
work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more
work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles
work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles
work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades
work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors
work involves stooping, bending, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions
work involves climbing or running
works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders
works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time
work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time
work requires near vision (20 inches or less)
work requires distance vision (20 feet or more)
work involves detection of color differences
work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps
work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds

 

 

Updated:    August 2000 – format changes only 01/30/02

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