Print Friendly, PDF & Email
  • Full Time
  • Missouri Other
  • Applications have closed
  • Salary: $14- $17/hr
  • Organization Type: Environment/Park/Animals

Endangered Wolf Center (AZA Member)

Location: Eureka, Missouri, United States
Job or Internship: Job
Reports to: Executive Director

Job Summary:

 Responsible for the maintenance, custodial and horticulture needs of the Endangered Wolf Center on a day-to-day basis. This position is a “hands-on” position and the individual will not only need to be able to work independently but with different departments.  This position will also coordinate with non-staff contractors to provide supplemental services.

This is a full-time, 40 hours-per-week position.  The work week for this position will be Tuesday through Saturday, with the occasional shifts for special events.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for ensuring the general upkeep of facility buildings, and vehicles (including maintenance, service, utilities, fuel, registration);
  • Responsible for general landscaping needs at the Center, including but not limited to gardening, cutting grass, weed removal and grounds beautification projects;
  • Manages formal/written requests from all departments for minor maintenance services and performs requested maintenance services in a timely manner;
  • Performs minor carpentry work as needed;
  • Responsible for removal of trash and recycling from all buildings daily;
  • Informs the Executive Director of any ongoing or serious maintenance or facility issues;
  • Responsible for maintaining the highest level of safety in the workplace through implementation of safety protocols and procedures;
  • Serves as a standing member of the Safety Committee;
  • Cleans, maintains, and cares for all tools and equipment needed for job assignments;
  • Assists in the management of EWC capital projects as directed by the Executive Director;
  • Responsible for custodial duties at the Center’s events and assists with planning and coordination of events as directed by the Executive Director; and
  • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED;
  • Ability to perform general maintenance duties, including basic electrical small engine repair and woodworking;
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and respond to inclement weather conditions;
  • Ability and willingness to be flexible with tasks;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel;
  • Ability to work some additional days for the Center’s special events;
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with all departments;
  • Preferred qualification: skills in one or more of the following areas: welding, carpentry, electricity, HVAC, etc.

Please email resume and references to HR@endangeredwolfcenter.org

No phone calls, please.