Building & Facilities Technician – HVAC & Controls

Calgary Zoo; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

RRSP matching

Staff Pass

Job summary

The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo is seeking a full-time Building Technician responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of HVAC and mechanical systems across the zoo. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and service building automation (Metasys, RCK Controls) and animal life support, while supporting kitchen equipment and daily maintenance.

This role requires at least five years in building operations, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with trades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Building Operations or facilities maintenance.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, and life-support systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and service building automation controls.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures buildings, structures, and facilities are fully functional and operating safely and efficiently.
• Carries out daily building maintenance tasks in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
• Maintains and troubleshoots mechanical and control systems as required.
• Works with the Zoo’s building automation and control systems – Metasys and RCK Controls.
• Monitors and maintains animal life support systems.
• Provides regular servicing of the Zoo’s commercial kitchen equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks as per schedule.
• Maintains daily ABSA logs, including activities, changes and on-going events.
• Provides on-call service in accordance with policies and procedures in order to ensure 24/7 operation of all critical systems.
• Schedules work with contractors as required to maintain mechanical systems.
• Purchases materials as required from suppliers as per zoo's procurement policy.
• Executes work orders as assigned.
• Is a team player. Interacts with trades and other staff Zoo wide to ensure a collaborative team environment.
• Additional training that may be required and provided by the Zoo includes; WHMIS, workforce orientation, vehicle operator training, zoonotic disease awareness, skid steer training, respiratory protection, pest control, ozone awareness training, lock out/tag out, hazard assessment & control, forklift training, fire extinguisher training, fall protection, confined space, Code Adam, boom lift training, asbestos/mold training and transportation of dangerous goods.

Skills

Building Operations

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Building management software

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Metasys

RCK Controls

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo is seeking a full-time Building Technician responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of HVAC and mechanical systems across the zoo. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and service building automation (Metasys, RCK Controls) and animal life support, while supporting kitchen equipment and daily maintenance.

This role requires at least five years in building operations, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with trades.