Skyride Mechanic - San Diego Zoo
$80,350–$80,350 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Perform skilled mechanical and electrical repair and routine maintenance on diesel, gasoline, and electric powered vehicles and equipment. Inspect, service, and maintain vehicles in accordance with department schedules while troubleshooting root causes of malfunctions using diagnostic tools and technical manuals. Maintain accurate service logs, repair histories, and maintenance records for all assets. Keep shop facilities compliant with safety standards, including proper storage of tools, parts, and hazardous materials, and address wear and tear promptly. This journey-level position reports to a Lead/Supervisor and requires a valid California driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- Valid California Drivers License Required Upon Hire
- Competently perform the essential functions outlined above
- Respond to cautions from co-workers
- Deal tactfully and courteously with the others
- Communicate and work effectively with others
- Understand and carry out instructions
- Keep maintenance records and make arithmetic calculations
- Distinguish color-coded wiring and monitor engine sounds
- Use various types of electrical and automotive test equipment
- Use standard automotive shop tools and equipment
- Operate motorized equipment and vehicles
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date service logs, repair historied and maintenance records for all vehicles and equipment
- Maintain shop facilities in compliance with safety standards, including proper storage of tools, parts and hazardous materials
- Monitor equipment condition, address wear and tear promptly, and ensure compliance with safety standards
- Troubleshoots and identifies the root cause of electrical and mechanical malfunctions using diagnostic tools, technical manuals and performance tests
- Inspects, services and maintains vehicles and mechanical equipment in accordance with department schedules and standards
- Performs required repairs to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and in optimal working condition
- Perform skilled mechanical and electrical repair and routine maintenance on diesel, gasoline and electric powered vehicles and equipment
- The Mechanic is a journey level class performing skilled maintenance and repairs on a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment which are powered by gasoline, diesel or electrical motors, including air and hydraulic systems
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States
- We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time
Desired Qualifications
- One or more year's journey-level experience in automotive and electrical repair and maintenance preferred
- Commercial Driver License Preferred
- Knowledge of: Principles of electrical systems
- Knowledge of: Principles of internal combustion engines
- Knowledge of: Methods, tools, material and equipment used
- Knowledge of: The maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment
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