Onsite HVACR Technician – Emergency & Critical Systems

Zoo Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

FSA

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Zoo membership

Staff parking

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Woodland Park Zoo is seeking a journey-level HVACR technician to install, operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems and equipment in a bustling zoological campus. The role requires expertise across HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and supports critical facility operations.

The position is onsite in the Facilities Management department, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and on-call weekend coverage for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires four (4) years of HVACR operation and maintenance experience.
• Two (2) years of HVACR coursework or equivalent training.
• Refrigeration Mechanic’s License class A required.
• EPA CFC Universal Certification required.
• Washington State HVAC/Refrigeration Electrician Specialty license required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, diagnoses, repairs HVACR systems and related equipment.
• Operate or replace chillers, heat pumps, boilers, VAV systems, AHUs and related components.
• Respond to routine and emergency HVAC calls.
• Read blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting and planning.

Skills

HVACR knowledge

Safety awareness

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

HVACR technical school (2 years)

Refrigeration Mechanic’s License class A

EPA CFC Universal Certification

Washington State HVAC/Refrigeration Electrician Specialty license

Job description

Woodland Park Zoo is seeking a journey-level HVACR technician to install, operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems and equipment in a bustling zoological campus. The role requires expertise across HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and supports critical facility operations.

The position is onsite in the Facilities Management department, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and on-call weekend coverage for emergencies.