Works Officer - MSP & Elephant Project

at  The Royal Zoological Society of SA Inc

Zoos SA is a not-for-profit conservation charity that exists to save species from extinction and connect people with nature. We are proud to welcome more than half a million people through our gates each year and are not slowing down. With the roll out of our 20-Year Master Plan and a number of exciting projects on the horizon, we’re thrilled to be expanding and evolving our workforce to position us for continued growth into the future.
The successful applicants will be guided by the Zoos values and work with the Property and Development team on a rare and exciting project, the construction of an elephant habitat!

ABOUT YOU…

To be successful in this role you must have previous General hand experience assisting trades, within a facility management environment. You must hold a current Manual SA Driver’s licence. Seeking a hands-on, multiskilled problem solver.
A Working at Heights ticket would also be highly desired as you will be required to possess a sound understanding of working to high safety standards ensuring workplace safety is not compromised.
The successful candidate will be someone that pays close attention to detail and can manage their time effectively, working both independently or as part of a team.

These full-time, 18-month contract roles will work across our Monarto site undertaking construction duties, and routine and reactive maintenance of animal habitat infrastructure, to ensure they meet with requisite compliance standards. The role is across a Monday to Friday roster. The primary purpose of this role is to perform general works duties across site whilst offering support to our onsite trades.

Duties of this role will vary and may include:

• Assist trades personnel with repair, construction, fabrication and demolition work.
• General maintenance of infrastructure to ensure habitats are structurally sound to contain animals in habitat and holding areas
• Carry out minor maintenance / new work duties with minimal supervision.
• Undertake basic maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment, including fueling and checking tyre pressures.
• Maintain roads and pathways.
• Collect, transport and deliver items to and from the Zoo, including rubbish and waste materials.
• Clean items as required, including vehicles, drains, gutters, and equipment.
• Erect and maintain signage, rubbish bins, furniture, fences and similar.
• Change light globes and tubes.
• Operate forklift truck, sweepers, tractors, vehicles and trucks where licensed and required.
• Assist trade personnel to clean and maintain all relevant work areas including immediate areas around workshops.
• Identify and report maintenance defects