At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We firmly believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices, working together, increases our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission. We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Priority deadline for applications is January 30, 2026. Due to the volume of incoming applications, the role may be closed earlier than January 30, 2026.

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, repair, maintain, and install mechanical equipment, with a strong background in plumbing. Responsible for a variety of work ranging from facility inspections, preventative maintenance rounds, regularly servicing equipment, major repairs, emergency repairs, and managing contracted work. The Mechanic is a member of the facilities maintenance team and shall support other maintenance personnel and perform other duties as required. Work will be conducted in a way that promotes animal welfare, environmental sustainability, as well as a sustainable culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Core Activities:

• Assist Lead plumber, and work on a team for larger projects
• Manage outside contractors
• Troubleshoot complex refrigeration, equipment, and plumbing systems
• Repair and rebuild equipment including boilers, chillers, cross contamination equipment, refrigerators & freezers, ice makers, coolers, ovens, stoves, cooktops, soda fountains, kettles, boilers, and fryers
• Repair and install pipes, valves, hangers, gauges, and sensors for fresh water, salt water, pressurized gas, exhaust, venting, sewage, storm water, and animal life support systems
• Install new equipment
• Manage refrigerant gasses, stockpile, and reporting (i.e., charge, evacuate, track leaks, etc.)
• Inspect and provide regular maintenance service for equipment
• Utilize work management software to respond to work requests, track jobs progress, and improve inventory data and preventative maintenance content
• Read equipment schematics, plans, and track changes
• Maintain equipment inventories, complete material takeoffs for jobs, and purchase materials
• Provide regular status reports to supervisors
• Participate in safety and other training as required
• Interface and communicate with other MBA departments

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• At least 5 years experience with plumbing and refrigeration trade experience
• Certification of Completion of a minimum 10-hour OSHA Safety training
• Professional skills with various types of piping in both small and large diameter
• Advanced mechanical and power tool skills
• Refrigeration certificate in EPA 608 Type I, II, and III required
• CFESA certification
• Good computer skills including, but not limited to MS Office suite
• Good written and verbal communication and skills
• Ability to respond to emergencies and to work an irregular schedule that may include early mornings, nights, evenings, or weekends
• Ability to read and follow equipment schematics, and wiring diagrams, and safety procedures
• Experience working in a safe manner compliant with the California Plumbing Code, UPC, Am Water, AWWA standards, and OSHA
• Experience with elevated work, work over water, and work in a confined space
• Ability to work within and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Core Values

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within the first 3 months of employment, a valid California driver's license in order to operate Monterey Bay Aquarium vehicles

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Typical office equipment, ladders, hand tools, power tools, shop tools, person lifts, forklift and gages

• Constant sitting, standing, walking, bending

• Occasional unassisted lifting up to 80 lbs

• Main Aquarium and out buildings. At times over water, in confined spaces, and elevated work

Hourly Compensation Range:

$32.36-$39.42 USD per hour. Starting rate will vary based on previous experience and relevant skills/knowledge set.