Maintainer

Job Description

Position Title : Maintainer, Cogeneration

Location : Bronx Zoo

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Cogeneration

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale.

• We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation : Our reach is global;
• we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs;

and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Job Summary

Under general supervision performs responsible work in the maintenance and operation of mechanical and electrical systems including but not limited to combustion engines, pumps, valves, process equipment, heating, electric distribution equipment, electric and pneumatic controls associated with the Cogen and buildings on the Cogen thermal loop.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform the required tasks in order to properly start and run the Cogen engines, generate and distribute electricity, generate and distribute thermal energy to the Cogen thermal loop.
• Assist outside technicians in the service of Cogen related equipment.
• Monitor equipment operation, take readings, keep records and prepare reports associated with the Cogen operation.
• Monitor alarm panel, take necessary action relative to the alarms, keep records and prepare reports.
• Maintain the appearance of the work environment. Painting and cleaning will be required as necessary.
• Must work from a 40-foot ladder.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualification Requirements

High School Diploma

5) years’ experience in a related technical field or acceptable technical training.

• Must exhibit an understanding of electricity, process piping and combustion engines and the ability to work with tools.
• Valid, New York State Driver’s license

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process.

We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.

The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race / ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations / and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.

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Salary Range

$50,774

Last updated : 2024-05-16