Do you have a passion for mechanical systems and wildlife conservation? Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is looking for a skilled HVAC Technician to join our dedicated Maintenance team. This role is vital to the comfort and safety of our guests, staff, and animal residents across our 23-acre zoo campus.
- We’re seeking a candidate with strong HVAC and mechanical experience who is ready to help maintain, install, and repair essential systems in a one-of-a-kind work environment.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain, install, and repair commercial HVAC systems, including A/C, heating, pumps, refrigeration, and related components.
- Perform diagnostics and routine preventive maintenance to ensure systems run efficiently and safely.
- Troubleshoot and replace defective parts such as motors, compressors, thermostats, sensors, fans, and valves.
- Respond to emergency maintenance needs and system failures.
- Organize and track daily tasks using a digital work order system.
- Operate zoo vehicles and assist with general facility maintenance tasks.
- Follow safety procedures, building codes, and zoo policies to maintain a secure and functional environment.
- What You Bring
- Universal Certification required.
- 5+ years of HVAC and mechanical experience; commercial or hospitality background preferred.
- Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, troubleshooting methods, and preventative maintenance techniques.
- Proficient with hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Able to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and respond to urgent issues as needed.
- Comfortable working in South Florida’s outdoor climate and in proximity to live animals.
- Must pass background check, drug screening, and annual TB testing due to animal contact.
- Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Use radios, phones, and computers for communication and record keeping.
- Available for long and varied shifts, including holidays and weekends.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Customer Focus – Prioritizes satisfaction in all internal and external interactions.
- Teamwork – Works collaboratively, supporting team goals and problem-solving.
- Technical Proficiency – Keeps up with industry standards and mechanical knowledge.
- Attention to Detail – Maintains quality and safety standards in all tasks.
- Communication – Shares information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Integrity & Trust – Acts with transparency, ethics, and accountability.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary, commensurate with your skills and experience
- An EXCELLENT benefits package (current year/plan), which includes:
- 100% paid employee level coverage for designated medical & dental plan
- 100% paid coverage for 100K of life insurance
- 100% paid short-term disability
- 100% paid long-term disability
- 401K – Employer contributes 3% of your salary
- Optional vision, accident and critical illness coverages available through pre-tax payroll deductions
- Generous paid time off policy, Zoo Membership and FREE admission to other Florida Attractions!
- Palm Beach Zoo is more than just a workplace—we’re a mission-driven community.
- We are committed to saving wildlife in wild places by connecting guests with animals and inspiring conservation action.
- Our programs stretch across Florida, Central America, and Africa, and include our very own coral conservation dive team.
- We believe anyone can be a wildlife hero, and whoever you are, you are welcome here.
- Palm Beach Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training and promotion without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- The position will be open until filled.
- We will contact qualified candidates whom we have chosen to move forward in the interview process.
Experience Required
- min 5 years exp with hvac, mechanical systems
Perks
- Collaborative culture of conservation , great people and benefits
Salary
- 25-32 per hour
