The Pittsburgh Zoo PPG Aquarium, a 78 acre facility, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Manager. Position oversees the skilled maintenance staff.

Purpose:

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium includes 78 acres of land that includes a ten acre parking lot and sixty building structures having a total building area exceeding 267,000 square feet.

The position listed is a managerial role in which the employee is required to assist the direct report with the day to day operations of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide daily supervision of the Maintenance Department with a hands on approach.
• Provide support for all trades….Carpentry, Mechanic, Painting, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical.
• Responsible for emergency support as needed to maintain safe and secure facilities at all hours. 
• Assure compliance with latest Labor Agreement.
• Continual assessment of all properties. 
• Support Maintenance Staff by assisting with acquiring material and equipment as required. 
• Schedule, coordinate, prioritize, and distribute maintenance work.
• Continual management of work orders utilizing “mPulse” computer program. 
• Maintain accurate records of work required and work completed.
• Compliance with established safety policies and procedures.
• Manage, organize, and develop a written Preventative Maintenance Program.  
• Coordinate work effort with all staff to minimize impact on daily visitor expectations. 
• Schedule vehicle maintenance, vehicle state inspections, and ride inspections.  
• Responsible for coordinating or conducting maintenance staff training.  
• Maintain relationship with Outside Contractors, Vendors, and Utility Representatives.  
• Assist with the efforts of the Construction Group as on site Owner Representative and Consult.

Performance Factors:

• Leadership by example with hands on expectations.
• Consistently report to work at the scheduled time.
• Proactive approach to resolving issues and creative thinking process. 
• Professional response to unforeseen circumstances.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times, on and off grounds.
• Effective and accurate communication skills, oral and written.
• Maintain respectful relationship will all staff and visitors.
• Provide support to other staff as required to accomplish common goals.
• Manage and maintain positive relationships with outside contractors and vendors.
• Understand the needs and requirements for the various groups and occupants.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Other Requirements:

• A Technical Degree within a trade related program is the minimum educational requirement.
• A minimum of ten years of maintenance experience within a trade related program.
• A minimum of five years of supervision experience within a trade related program. 
• Must have basic knowledge for all trades Carpentry, Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Internet Explorer.
• Ability to learn various computer programs that support the position, training will be provided.
• Position involves a combination of office and field work and working within both is required.
• Must be able to answer emergency calls from security and automated systems during off-hours.
• While most emergency work is performed by the Trade Staff, managing the effort is required.
• Position occasionally requires the lifting on equipment and or material with a 50 lb. minimum.
• This position occasionally requires weekend supervision responsibility which is scheduled.
• Valid and current PA Drivers License is required.
• Position is subject to background check and references are required.   

An Equal Opportunity Employer.