HVAC Mechanic

Job Summary

Keep the Zoo comfortable, safe, and running year‑year. As an HVAC Mechanic, you will be the expert behind the scenes, ensuring our heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems operate at peak performance to support animals, guests, and staff every day.

Employment Status:
Full‑Time

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Pay Rate: $25.65/hr – $32.06/hr

Department:
Maintenance

Reports to:

Assistant Director of Facilities

• Maintain and service HVAC and refrigeration systems in guest‑facing and back‑of‑house facilities.
• Diagnose issues, complete repairs, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial food service equipment.
• Manage service schedules, parts inventories, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor support for HVAC‑related work.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and safety standards related to HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Collaborate with trades and departments to support Zoo operations.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations, including weather‑related events as needed.
• Operate safely in environments with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Drive throughout the Oklahoma City area as required.
• Follow safe work practices, recognize workplace hazards, and use appropriate safety equipment.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Work collaboratively with staff, contractors, vendors, inspectors, officials, and the public.

• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair procedures for commercial heating, air‑conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including boilers and chillers.
• Maintenance and repair procedures for food service and restaurant equipment.
• Local, state, and federal regulations and standards related to HVAC systems.
• Safety procedures and practices associated with HVAC maintenance work.
• Computer software applications, including word processing programs.
• Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Understanding and following complex instructions and directions.
• Visual acuity, hearing, balance, and manual dexterity.
• Quick troubleshooting of heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning systems and food service equipment.

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Mechanical Journeyman license or equivalent in Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Gas Fitting.
• EPA 1 and 2 or EPA 3 (Universal) certified within sixty (60) days.
• Boiler Operator license obtained within six (6) months of hire.

• Walk, sit, and stand for periods of time.
• Push, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and move intermittently throughout the day.
• May be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, moving mechanical parts, and vehicles.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions—including heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice.
• Possible exposure to potentially dangerous animals.

This position is subject to pre‑employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing.