Facilities Plumber

JobID: 631

Position Type

Operations/Maintenance

Date Posted

6/29/2026

Location

Zoo Knoxville Job Title: Facilities Plumber

Department: Facilities Date Written / Updated: 08/01/2025

Reports To: Facilities Manager Status: Full Time; Non-Exempt

Supervises: N/A

Pay Rate: $21.50-25.50 Hourly

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under limited supervision, the Plumber will work with the Facilities Manager and Zoo staff to accomplish the general maintenance, repair, installation, and rehabilitation of facilities including, but not limited to, all equipment, buildings, enclosures, and utility systems contained on Zoo grounds or used in support of Zoo programs, on or off grounds, specifically, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills sufficient to inspect, repairs, install, modify and maintain water supply, wastewater, and storm water systems. This person will perform maintenance related tasks, troubleshooting and diagnosing problems and determining the most effective way to correct them through knowledge, checking blueprints, repair / service manuals, parts catalogs, and research. The plumber maintains the flow of water (potable, reclaimed, waste) by assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures. The person in this position has the task of maintaining and improving the daily appearance and functionality of Zoo Knoxville grounds and facilities. This individual must keep the Facilities Manager informed of activities, accomplishments, project status and requirements. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES+ As a team member, exemplify Zoo Knoxville's Core Values through interactions with guests and fellow team members. + Follow the procedures and guidelines relating to the well-being and care of the buildings, facilities, and equipment, including preventative maintenance programs. This includes constantly observing each of these and reporting problems or concerns to the Facilities Man...