Seasonal Craftsman – Exhibits

Seasonal Craftsman - Exhibits
Perform semi-skilled and skilled crafts duties throughout the park with guidance, ensuring services provided meet section standards, client’s specifications, applicable codes and standards, program goals and are aesthetically pleasing. Perform routine craft tasks, as well as those associated with preventive maintenance, special repair projects, capital construction, special events, emergency/safety, unanticipated special repairs, unanticipated capital projects and overhead. Work cooperatively with peers, managers and clients. Perform general shop cleaning and cleaning of exhibit signage. Ensure allocated resources are properly utilized. Provide manager and supervisor with information relating to needed repairs and improvements in facilities and exhibits. Ensure all work performed meets set standards and specifications and complies with established quality control standards. Perform tasks associated with the section’s standard operating procedures, which includes equipment and shop maintenance, safety, and inventory. Participates in the execution of routine maintenance or repair projects. Assist with routine inspections of exhibits and facilities as assigned. Advise manager/supervisor of needed repairs and clients requests. Advise manager/supervisor of resource needs. Ensure projects take place with least amount of encroachment upon guests and the animal collection. Assist in ensuring that proper signage is utilized and safety barricades are in place. Ensure work being performed meets specified quality control standards. Perform craftsman tasks associated with the section’s functional programs as assigned. Routinely inspect functional, structural and aesthetic systems in exhibits and facilities and perform minor repairs and maintenance as assigned. Adheres to exhibits and facilities section operating program standards. Perform crafts work to specified quality standards. High School graduate or GED equivalent required. Minimum one year general construction experience required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Good communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work well with minimal supervision, independently and in a team required. Must have ability to read, write, and perform all required math commensurate with field of responsibility. Familiarity with relevant codes related to field desired. Familiarity with general construction techniques, to include hand and power tool operation desired. Ability to perform all tasks as directed. Valid driver’s license required. Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents. Spanish fluency a plus, but not required. The typical schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Craftsmen are assigned to work in various exhibits and facilities throughout the park as well as in the Crafts shop. Seasonal Craftsmen must supply their own steel-toed work boots, which must be worn at all times when working. Starting salary: $9.50 per hour.