Title: Zoological Park Maintainer, Machine Shop Reports To: Operations and Maintenance Management Position Managed: N/A Department: Machine Shop Location: Bronx Zoo Employment Type: Union, Full-Time Pay Range: $53,997 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 Position Summary: Under general supervision, performs highly responsible machine work in maintaining zoological park buildings and equipment to enhance visitor experience and care for the animal collection. Principal Responsibilities: • Performs general maintenance or specialized work with regard to metal, welding, cement and stonework. • Tasks include masonry repair, fabrication of steel, stainless steel and aluminum animal enclosures, gates and fences along with general repair of machinery. • Assemble scaffolding • Operate compressor, torch, or other machine shop equipment. • Will be required to respond to snow and storm related emergencies to assist with removal and clean-up operations during normal and off-normal business hours • Perform related tasks and duties as required.