Carpenter Wanted

Our Purpose: The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. We take pride in supporting efforts that save wildlife from extinction by working to implement comprehensive conservation strategies and developing partnerships to increase knowledge and support in communities. The Houston Zoo focuses on saving wildlife through reducing threats that face species in the wild. This includes action to reduce plastic pollution and paper use, promote sustainable seafood and sustainable palm oil, recycle electronics, and address pollinator decline. We also protect the counterparts of zoo animals, like lions, sharks, cranes and toads in the wild through partnerships with other global wildlife-saving organizations. Every member of our staff makes this possible by ensuring extraordinary animal care and guaranteeing the zoo’s operations contribute to protecting animals in the wild. Our staff strengthens the zoo, making it possible to protect 20% of the lion population in Africa, save sea turtles through the elimination of plastic bottle sales, among other wildlife successes. By joining the Houston Zoo team, you save animals in the wild!

Are you an experienced Carpenter that has proven history of your abilities to prepare and coordinate the development, construction, repair, and maintenance of structures composed of wood, wood-substitute materials, Lexan, concrete, steel, mesh and other materials while adhering to required codes, ordinances and specifications.  

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry activities related to regular assigned job duties and special projects, such as the design, construction, installation, repair and renovation of furnishings, cabinetry, doors, windows, containers, crates, flooring, building additions, panels, glass, etc.
• Complete work orders assigned
• Assist with measuring and calculate projects to ensure accuracy of design
• Maintain clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.  Specialized training in principles, procedures, practices, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level.  Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required

Experience

• Minimum one year of experience in carpentry
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license

ABOUT HOUSTON ZOO

The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! There are over 2 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well-being of our residents and guests. We strive to ensure the protection of all the counterparts of the animals we have at the Zoo and in the wild.

Join the Houston Zoo and become a part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities.  

• Visit www.houstonzoo.org/careers  to download an application.
• E-mail resume and completed application to ...
• Houston Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer