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Lead HVAC Engineer

The Lead HVAC Engineer ensures the Zoo’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems are maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner, within standards established by manufacturer and/or installer.

 

Essential functions:

 

  1. Provides work direction to HVAC Engineers, as assigned.
  2. Directs and assists with heating, ventilation and air conditioning work as assigned.
  3. Helps supervise, operates, and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment such as low-pressure boilers, furnaces, water heaters and air conditioning components.
  4. Reads, interprets and records data from meters and gauges and adjusts controls of equipment to ensure peak efficiency of operation.
  5. Performs and directs preventive maintenance on equipment on a scheduled basis including greasing, water treatment, changing filters, etc.
  6. Assigns and carries out duties and responsibilities in safe and efficient manner to maintain safe work environment and surrounding area. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action, and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
  7. Performs and helps supervise chemical tests to determine the need for water treatment in boilers, cooling towers and closed-loop water heat systems.
  8. Performs complex mechanical and electrical repairs of machines and equipment. Coordinates contractor repairs, as necessary.
  9. Responsible for procuring pricing on repair and replacement parts required for the performance of duties.
  10. Gives assistance in analyzing problems with mechanical equipment and recommends solutions for repair or replacement.
  11. Supervises and makes purchases of repair parts and equipment. Assists with bid preparation for equipment related to the HVAC field.
  12. Maintains computer base of Zoo’s inventory of HVAC equipment.
  13. Meets frequently with Zoo Manager of Buildings and Facilities to discuss crew’s progress in different projects.
  14. Monitors, troubleshoots the Metasys Building Automation System.
  15. Performs electrical, plumbing and other skilled trade work, as assigned.
  16. Installs HVAC and related equipment when directed.
  17. Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain safe work environment and surrounding area. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action, and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
  18. Responds to fire systems in the Zoo related to HVAC equipment and buildings, as directed
  19. Keeps supervisor informed of key issues.
  20. Completes other tasks as assigned or as apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two year trade degree/diploma.
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license.
  • Possess steam operator’s license required; 3rd class preferred.
  • CFC Universal Refrigerant License
  • Minimum 5 years experience as an active HVAC engineer
  • Capable of directing maintenance and repairs to boilers, furnaces and air conditioning units, chillers and cooling towers.
  • Able to work in a cooperative manner with both supervisors and peers, seeking innovative and practical solutions.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Possesses and maintains State of Ohio HVAC contractor’s license.

SHIFT: Wednesday – Saturday; 6:00 am – 4:30 pm

DAYS OFF: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

FILING DEADLINE:  09/20/2017

TO APPLY:  Please visit Cleveland Metroparks website at www.clevelandmetroparks.com and search Employment Opportunities