HVAC Engineer
The HVAC Engineer employee ensures that 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.
- Performs heating, ventilating and air conditioning work as assigned.
- Operates and maintains HVAC mechanical equipment such as boilers, furnaces, water heaters, chillers and refrigeration systems, and air conditioning components.
- Reads, interprets, and records data from meters and gauges and adjust controls of equipment.
- Performs preventative maintenance on equipment on a scheduled basis including greasing, water treatment, changing filters, etc.
- Performs chemical tests to determine the need for water treatment in boilers, cooling towers and closed-loop water heat systems.
- Performs complex mechanical and electrical repairs of machines and equipment. Coordinates contractor repairs, as necessary.
- Procures pricing on repair and replacement parts required for the performance of duties.
- Analyzes problems with mechanical equipment and recommends solutions for repair or replacement.
- Monitors, troubleshoots the Metasys Building Automation System.
- Performs electrical, plumbing and other skilled trade work, as assigned.
- Installs HVAC and related equipment when directed.
- 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.
- Responds to fire systems in the Zoo related to HVAC equipment and buildings, as directed.
- Completes other tasks as assigned or as apparent.
Wage
$28.52 per hour
Requirements
- Two year trade diploma
- Valid Ohio driver’s license
- Steam operator’s license required; 3rd class preferred
- CFC Universal Refrigerant License
- Capable of maintaining and repairing boilers, furnaces, air conditioning units, chillers and cooling towers
- Basic computer skills
- Must be a non-smoker/tobacco user
Work Days
Shift: Wednesday – Saturday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Days Off: Sunday – Tuesday
Filing Deadline: 9/14/2018