Position Title:
HVAC Technician

Department:
Facilities and Operations

Reports to:
Supervisor, Technical Facilities

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt/hourly

Pay Rate:
$28.01 per hour

Posting:
Applications are now being accepted for the position of HVAC Technician for the Facilities Department at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. There is one full-time, regular, benefited position to be filled at this time. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Summary:
Journey-level position. Under general supervision, installs, operates, maintains, diagnoses and repairs heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) systems, and related equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates, maintains, repairs or replaces chillers, heat pumps, coolers, humidifiers, refrigeration units, variable air volume systems, air handling units, exhaust systems, circulating pumps, condensers, evaporators, boilers, water heating units, and cooling towers.
• Operates, maintains, repairs or replaces heating coils, strip heaters, base board heaters, thermostats, sensors and transmitters, direct digital control systems, variable frequency control drive units, and electrical control circuits.
• Operates, maintains, repairs and replaces pneumatic HVAC control systems, Hydronic systems, steam distribution systems, condensate return systems and associated building temperature controls.
• 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 makes 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, mechanical, electronic and pneumatic HVAC related systems.
• Orders and inventories a variety of supplies, parts and tools related to work performed.
• Coordinates job duties with skilled trades.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Good communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the mission of the zoo and the institution's Core Values.

Education/Experience:
Requires four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of HVACR systems and two years of technical school HVACR coursework (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work).

Knowledge of filters, fans, pumps, air compressors, seals and bearings, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and other mechanical devices associated with specialized facilities such as HVAC systems required. Knowledge of safety programs such as lockout / tagout, confined space, and fall protection required. Siemens Apogee building automation training desired.

Computers Skills:
Basic computer skills required, including use of Microsoft Outlook and Word.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Refrigeration Mechanic’s License class A; EPA CFC Universal Certification; Washington State HVAC/Refrigeration Electrician Specialty License; and valid Washington State Driver's License required. Grade IV Boiler Fireman license preferred.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places while climbing ladders to inspect/access systems; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration while operating power equipment. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

How To Apply:

Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

<No Phone Calls Please>

Our Application for Employment is available below in two formats:

• Online
  Fill out the online application (which allows you to attach your cover letter and resume) and submit electronically.
  
• Portable Document Format
  Print and send the application along with a Cover Letter and Resume via U.S. mail or fax. If you experience difficulty downloading the PDF document you can obtain the necessary software (Adobe Acrobat Reader) here.

Attn: HVAC Technician Position
Fax: (206) 548-1538
Email: hr@zoo.org
US Mail:
Human Resources        
Woodland Park Zoo
601 North 59th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

Application Deadline: Open until filled