HVAC Technician

Fort Worth Zoo; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Vision

Dental

401k

Paid Time Off

Free Zoo Membership

Free Guest Passes

Job summary

Fort Worth Zoo seeks a skilled facilities technician to maintain and repair HVAC systems, ensuring reliable operation and energy efficiency. You will perform preventive maintenance, monitor equipment, and test controls, collaborating with the department director to define requirements and prepare project plans.

Responsibilities include estimating work hours and materials, ordering parts, and keeping detailed service records.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance or related duties.
• Familiar with maintenance/construction safety practices.
• Ability to operate various maintenance tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of local codes and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Monitor equipment for proper operation and perform controls testing.
• Consult with leadership to determine HVAC requirements and prepare project plans.
• Estimate hours, materials, and resources for projects; order parts.
• Maintain service records for electrical systems and HVAC equipment.

Skills

Electrical & HVAC maintenance

Safety practices

Reading blueprints/specs

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years experience in maintenance/construction

Tools

Johnson Metasys system

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Summary:

This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance repair and construction Zoo electrical HVAC systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, service, repair, and perform preventative maintenance tasks associated with HVAC systems
• Monitor equipment and systems for proper and efficient operation
• Perform HVAC controls testing
• Consult with the department director and other staff as necessary to determine the Zoo’s overall HVAC requirements; and prepare technical specifications and project plans as required
• Prepare estimate of work hours, materials, and resources required for projects
• Order replacement parts and maintain parts inventory
• Maintain service records on electrical systems and delivery, HVAC and other equipment as requested
• Maintain required CFC records and precipitate inventory of CFC and other “FREON”
• Operate all necessary hand tools and equipment to perform required duties
• Possess knowledge of Johnson Metasys System or other associated controls
• Track and log all time and materials used
• Assist other trades as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Two years experience as a facilities maintenance technician or able to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed under duties
• Familiar with maintenance/construction equipment and safety practices
• Ability to operate various maintenance/construction equipment and tools
• Knowledge of Fort Worth city codes as needed
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain Zoo standards of insurability

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2 years experience in maintenance/construction field

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• CFC type 1 and 2 certifications
• Universal certification preferred

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Team oriented environment
• Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
• Ability to work special events and functions as required
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold and inclement weather

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Benefits

This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Supplemental Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)
• PTO Rollover
• PTO Sell Back
• Free Zoo Membership
• Free Guest Passes
• Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs