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Summary
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.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s Mission: Create Champions for Wildlife

Utah’s Hogle Zoo has been a loved and trusted part of the community for over 80 years. Besides providing a great experience for our guests, we aim to create champions for wildlife. Regardless of the job or position you have at the zoo, you will be a champion for wildlife. If you believe in hard work, have a great attitude, are passionate about what you do, and love working with people, then we look forward to talking with you!

A career with Utah’s Hogle Zoo includes several benefits and perks including holidays, vacation days and sick days. We also offer our employees medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability. We have retirement options for a hybrid pension/401(k) or a 401(k) only with a 10% contribution. Plus pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and zoo discounts.

Essential Duties and 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 in all facility or plant buildings, 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. Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air duct system. 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 to log report the use and reclamation of refrigerant to supervisor.
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units.
• Performs other maintenance duties/projects as assigned.
• Work 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.
• Subject to Call-Out and ability to work Stand By, as scheduled.
• Commitment to the zoo’s mission and conservation efforts.
• Ability to work over-time as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the HVAC area, or four 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
• The ability to troubleshoot HVAC related issues.

Must possess excellent communications skills:

• Interpersonal conflict resolution method.
• Effectively promote organization and services offered.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Must have the ability to:

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply critical thinking techniques.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Prioritize work.
• Perform within deadlines.
• Ability to stay focused despite interruptions.
• Deal with stress caused by deadlines.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Memory for details.