HVAC Mechanic
City of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Job Description
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $25.65/hr - $32.06/hr
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Assistant Director of Facilities
Supervisory Responsibility: Direct (0); Indirect (0)
Primary Work Location: Zoo setting both indoors and outdoors.
The HVAC Mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment/systems. This position maintains the proper operations, temperatures, and safety of commercial HVAC equipment/systems.
Experience: The HVAC Mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment/systems. This position maintains the proper operations, temperatures, and safety of commercial HVAC equipment/systems.
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. Vocational/Technical school certification and apprenticeship preferred.
Certification: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and a Mechanical Journeyman license or equivalent in Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Gas Fitting and be EPA 1 and 2 or EPA 3 (Universal) certified within sixty (60) days. Must obtain Boiler Operator license within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge
- Installation, maintenance, and repair procedures for commercial heating and air-conditioning systems, including boilers and chillers
- Maintenance and repair procedures for food service and restaurant equipment
- Local, state, and federal regulations and standards related to HVAC systems
- Safety procedures and practices associated with HVAC maintenance work
- Computer software applications, including word processing programs
- Oklahoma City Zoological Park and departmental policies and procedures (acquired within 30 days of hire)
Skills
- Troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of food service and restaurant equipment, including low-temperature walk-ins and reach-ins
- Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Understanding and following complex instructions and directions
- Visual acuity, hearing, balance, and manual dexterity
Abilities
- Work collaboratively with staff, contractors, vendors, inspectors, officials, and the public
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Work in environments with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
- Follow safe work practices, recognize workplace hazards, and use appropriate safety equipment
- Drive throughout the Oklahoma City area as required
- Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations, including weather-related events as needed
Physical Demands
- Required to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.
- Push, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, and move intermittently throughout the day.
- May be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
- Exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow and ice.
- Exposure to potentially dangerous animals.
Other: This position is subject to pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing.
Job Knowledge and Skills
- Maintains and services HVAC and refrigeration systems in guest-facing and back-of-house facilities.
- Diagnoses issues, completes repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial food service equipment.
- Maintains required licensure and certifications.
- Maintains compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes and safety standards related to HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair.
Accountability and Reliability
- Performs assigned duties in alignment with the Zoo’s mission of conservation and core values of wildlife and wild places, people, leadership, and conservation.
- Manages service schedules, parts inventories, and maintenance documentation.
- Coordinates vendor and subcontractor support for HVAC-related work.
Communication and Collaboration
- Coordinates vendor and subcontractor support for HVAC-related work.
- Collaborates with trades and departments to support Zoo operations.
Initiative and Problem Solving
- Diagnoses issues, completes repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial food service equipment.
- Manages service schedules, parts inventories, and maintenance documentation.
Adaptability and Flexibility
- Collaborates with trades and departments to support Zoo operations.
- Maintains and services HVAC and refrigeration systems in guest-facing and back-of-house facilities.
About Us
Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people. Visit Oklahoma City--A Great Place to Live and Work! to learn more about our city.
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Date Posted: July 8, 2026