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Hours Full-time
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Position Description


Position Title: Electrician                                                                                                                                         Job Code:  

Department: Maintenance                                                                                                                                      Job Grade:  

Reports To: Manager of Facilities Maintenance                                                                                                   FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Collective Bargaining Unit

 

Purpose:

Position is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical functions. 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Installs, repairs, maintains and modifies all lighting and power circuits, fixtures, controls, motors, pumps, and equipment that is operated from all voltage levels. 
  • Performs electrical inspections for preventative maintenance. 
  • Determines type and size of wire circuits, fixtures, and boxes, and proper voltage and overload protection necessary. Lubricates and maintains electrical motors, switch gear and related equipment.
  • Maintains phone system, fire alarm systems, fiber optics and security systems.
  • Orders supplies or makes facilities manager aware of materials needed;

Other Functions:

  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

 

Performance Factors:

  1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
  2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Zoological Society.
  1. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Zoological Society. Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
  2. Provides excellent customer service in the areas of guest relations and park beautification:
    • Answers visitor inquiries or finds someone who can; 
    • Is knowledgeable of location of exhibits, restrooms, concessions, rentals, etc.
    • Disposes of litter and waste throughout the park and zoo facilities.

 

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

Electrician journeyman experience preferred or licensure; ten or more years of experience with electrical systems is strongly preferred.

 

Physical Requirements:

 

Position works primarily indoors, but works throughout the park and is exposed to outdoors weather. This position can be physically demanding and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.


 


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Posting ID: 1293148187 Posted: 2026-09-09 Job Title: Electrician