HVACR Technician

• Refrigeration Mechanic’s License class A

SALARY & FLSA: $61.73 - $70.52, per hour; FLSA non-exempt

$61.73 - $70.52. The typical starting rate for this role is $61.73. Every employee under the Joint Crafts Council wage scale, on first appointment, will typically receive the first step of the salary range for the position. Employees will advance to the second step at the start of the pay period after their one-year anniversary in the job classification and each milestone thereafter (3 years, 6 years, 11 years, and 17 years of service) with Step 6 being the maximum pay rate.

OPENING DATE: 07/24/2026

CLOSING DATE: 08/21/2026 This position may close early if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

JOB TYPE: Regular Full-time

UNION: Represented

OPENINGS: 1

LOCATION: Onsite

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management

This is an onsite position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Candidates must be available for on-call weekend coverage to respond to emergency situations and critical equipment issues as needed.

Journey-level position. Under general supervision, installs, operates, maintains, diagnoses and repairs heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) systems, and related equipment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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• A highly skilled and knowledgeable HVAC professional with expertise in HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, who takes pride in applying strong technical knowledge to diagnose complex issues, maintain critical equipment, and ensure reliable facility operations.
• A safety-focused professional who demonstrates a strong commitment to safe work practices, understands programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space, and fall protection, and helps foster a proactive safety culture in every task you perform.
• A responsive and customer-focused problem solver who can effectively balance multiple priorities, respond calmly to emergencies and urgent requests, and deliver timely, high-quality service with a positive attitude.
• A collaborative and mission-driven team member who works effectively with colleagues across trades and departments, supports facility operations through strong communication and partnership, and is motivated by contributing to the zoo's mission and Core Values every day.

• Operates, maintains, repairs or replaces chillers, heat pumps, coolers, humidifiers, refrigeration units, roof top package systems, variable air volume systems, air handling units, exhaust systems, circulating pumps, condensers, evaporators, boilers, 3-way valve and multi zone Hydronic systems, water heating units, NG and electric furnaces, and cooling towers.
• Operates, maintains, repairs or replaces heating coils, strip heaters, base board heaters, thermostats, sensors and transmitters, direct digital control systems, standalone controllers, variable frequency control drive units, and electrical control circuits.
• Responds to routine and emergency HVAC calls from facilities.
• Monitors all HVAC systems that are operated and controlled via a direct digital control system and make adjustments as necessary.
• Prepares and update schedules and reports. Plans preventive and corrective work on HVAC equipment; maintains a stock of parts and materials to accomplish tasks; orders parts as necessary; and maintains a history of HVAC equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, schematics, for troubleshooting, project evaluations, verification of system status and planning purposes. Updates plans and drawings as necessary.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical HVAC related systems.
• Orders and inventories a variety of supplies, parts…