HVAC Mechanic

Job Summary

The HVAC Mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment/systems. This position maintains the proper operations, temperatures, and safety of commercial HVAC equipment/systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment/systems.
• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D., with vocational/technical school certification and apprenticeship preferred.
• Certification: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and a Mechanical Journeyman license or equivalent in Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Gas Fitting, and EPA 1 and 2 or EPA 3 (Universal) certification within sixty (60) days. Must obtain Boiler Operator license within six (6) months of hire.
• Knowledge: Installation, maintenance, and repair procedures for commercial heating and air-conditioning 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; Oklahoma City Zoological Park and departmental policies and procedures (acquired within 30 days of hire).

Skills

• Troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems;
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of food service and restaurant equipment, including low-temperature walk-ins and reach-ins;
• Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, and technical drawings;
• Understanding and following complex instructions and directions;
• Visual acuity, hearing, balance, and manual dexterity;
• Work collaboratively with staff, contractors, vendors, inspectors, officials, and the public;
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Work in environments with frequent interruptions and changing priorities;
• Follow safe work practices, recognize workplace hazards, and use appropriate safety equipment;
• Drive throughout the Oklahoma City area as required;
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations, including weather-related events as needed.

Physical Demands

• Required to 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;
• Exposed to extreme weather conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow and ice;
• Exposed to potentially dangerous animals.

Other

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

Core Responsibilities And Accountabilities (Essential Functions)

• Maintains and services HVAC and refrigeration systems in guest-facing and back-of-house facilities.
• Diagnoses issues, completes repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial food service equipment.
• Maintains required licensure and certifications.
• Maintains compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes and safety standards related to HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Coordinates vendor and subcontractor support for HVAC-related work.
• Collaborates with trades and departments to support Zoo operations.
• Manages service schedules, parts inventories, and maintenance documentation.