This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance repair and construction Zoo electrical HVAC systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install, service, repair, and perform preventative maintenance tasks associated with HVAC systems
 - Monitor equipment and systems for proper and efficient operation
 - Perform HVAC controls testing
 - Consult with the department director and other staff as necessary to determine the Zoo’s overall HVAC requirements; and prepare technical specifications and project plans as required
 - Prepare estimate of work hours, materials, and resources required for projects
 - Order replacement parts and maintain parts inventory
 - Maintain service records on electrical systems and delivery, HVAC and other equipment as requested
 - Maintain required CFC records and precipitate inventory of CFC and other “FREON”
 - Operate all necessary hand tools and equipment to perform required duties
 - Possess knowledge of Johnson Metasys System or other associated controls
 - Track and log all time and materials used
 - Assist other trades as necessary
 - 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.
 - Two years experience as a facilities maintenance technician or able to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed under duties
 - Familiar with maintenance/construction equipment and safety practices
 - Ability to operate various maintenance/construction equipment and tools
 - Knowledge of Fort Worth city codes as needed
 - Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain Zoo standards of insurability
 
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
 - 2 years experience in maintenance/construction field
 
Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
- CFC type 1 and 2 certifications
 - Universal certification preferred
 
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
 - The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
 
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
 - Team oriented environment
 - Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
 - Ability to work special events and functions as required
 - Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold and inclement weather
 
Disclaimer
- The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
 - This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
 - Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
 - Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
 - To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
 - Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
 
Benefits
- This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits:
 - Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
 - Vision
 - Dental
 - Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
 - Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
 - Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
 - Supplemental Life
 - Flexible Spending Account
 - 401k
 - Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)
 - PTO Rollover
 - PTO Sell Back
 - Free Zoo Membership
 - Free Guest Passes
 - Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs