HVAC Technician

Position Summary

About the role

Performs journey-level skills on air conditioners and heating equipment. Calibrates, installs, troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic, electronic, and digital controls. May also perform skilled work in general zoo maintenance and electrical maintenance/installation involving line voltage up to 480V, welding, and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installs, monitors, repairs and services natural gas, electric furnaces and heating equipment; roof mounted and window mounted swamp coolers and building ventilation equipment; chillers, boilers and air-conditioners ranging from 1 to 100 tons cooling capacity.
• Installs, services, repairs and troubleshoots environmental control systems throughout all the facility utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout.
• Mounts, compressor, and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools and following blueprints or engineering specifications.
• Installs replacement compressors or condensers in existing equipment as needed.
• Fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape.
• Changes filters and lubing equipment.
• Troubleshoots, installs expansion and discharge valves in circuits.
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating/ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.
• Tests systems and adds refrigerant to build up prescribed operating pressure.
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks.
• Responsible for logging and reporting the use and reclamation of refrigerant to manager.
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
• Performs other maintenance duties/projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Rotating shifts, which may include days, afternoons, graveyards, weekends and holidays.
• This position will be part of the On-Call rotation shared with the maintenance staff.
• Commitment to the zoo's mission and conservation efforts.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Skills

• Required technical skills include the knowledge and ability of: Computer operations and technical software applications. Microsoft Office Suite. Work order management systems. Computerized electrical circuits and systems as they relate to air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigerated cooling.
• Required HVAC Skills Include Working Knowledge Of Working knowledge of codes, standards, practices, materials and methods used in HVAC maintenance. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams and various styles of equipment operation manuals. Knowledge of current practices for the control of corrosion in HVAC units and associated controls. Knowledge of safety rules and hazards and application of accident prevention measures associated with the operation of maintenance equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the HVAC area, or five (5) years of increasingly responsible HVAC experience.
• Related education may be substituted for up to two years' experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of an EPA Universal License required as well as Rocky Mountain Gas License.

Benefits

Utah's Hogle Zoo is a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to random drug testing. Provide a negative TB test prior to hire date and maintain TB testing through course of employment.

Work Environment

• Moderately heavy physical activity.
• Required push, pull or lift heavy weights up to 100 pounds from 10%-15% of the work time.
• Difficult working positions.
• May have to stand, walk or sit in uncomfortable position for extend periods and squat or crawl into small spaces under and near operation equipment to check and complete minor repairs.
• May perform work in ceilings, on tops of ladders, bucket lifts, scissor lifts and roof in heights exceeding 100 feet.
• High exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust, fumes, noise, dampness, cold heat, chemicals or grease.
• Exposed to outside weather conditions year-round and moderate hazards much of the time.

Other Requirements

• Requires a valid driver's license. Class B CDL license is preferred.