Seasonal Installation Technician

Seasonal Experience Technician

DESCRIPTION:

The Philadelphia Zoo is proud of its history as America’s First Zoo and its role as a leader in conservation, animal care, and guest experience. We are driven by that pride to deliver one-of-a-kind Seasonal Experiences that fill our guests with awe and delight. We are seeking a Technician to, under the supervision of the Manager of Seasonal Experiences, work on LumiNature installation and de-installation support at the Zoo’s Seasonal Experience warehouse and on-site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Maintain and appropriately deploy and store LumiNature materials

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times

· Maintain LumiNature inventory levels of all consumable items

· Ensure LumiNature equipment is properly maintained

· Communicate and collaborate closely with team members

· May be asked to install/execute based on an artistic rendering

· Install lighting, audio effects, and scenic elements

· Will work in summer, fall, and winter conditions

· Constantly work to improve processes

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY REQUIRED:

· Ability to work at heights up to 60’

· Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

· Basic knowledge of hand tools

· Comfortable working around animals

· Must be able to train on and safely use heavy equipment, previous forklift experience preferred

· Experience with lighting and sound equipment a plus

· Ability to execute from an artistic rendering a plus

· Ability to interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner

· Must possess a valid state driver’s license

PHYSICAL, MEDICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Successful completion of a post-offer tuberculosis and drug screen before beginning work

· Successful completion of a post-offer criminal background check before starting work including, but not limited to FBI fingerprinting and Child Abuse History Clearance.

· All employees of the Philadelphia Zoo must be fully vaccinated, including a booster shot

Job Types: Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

The schedule will vary, and availabilities desired:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person