HVAC Technician

Do you have a passion for HVAC systems and wildlife conservation? Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is looking for a skilled HVAC Technician to join our dedicated. This role is vital to the comfort and safety of our guests, staff, and animal residents across our 23-acre zoo campus.

Were seeking a candidate with strong HVAC experience who is ready to help maintain, install, and repair essential systems in a one-of-a-kind work environment.

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems (HVAC/R) throughout the Zoo. This role is vital to maintaining optimal climate conditions for both animal habitats and guest/employee facilities.

• Maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems including air conditioning, refrigeration, pumps, and heating systems.

• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure maximum performance and reliability.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC/R issues and operational irregularities.

• Replace or repair components including compressors, fans, motors, thermostats, sensors, valves, and pumps.

• Perform emergency repairs as needed.

• Maintain accurate records through a work order system.

• Operate Zoo vehicles and equipment as related to HVAC work.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and zoo policies.

• Certification: Universal EPA Certification is required.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of commercial or hospitality HVAC experience.

• Availability: Able to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and during special events or emergencies.

• Skills: Strong in troubleshooting, mechanical diagnostics, safety, equipment maintenance, and customer service.

• Climate Tolerance: Able to work outdoors in varying weather typical of South Florida.

• Lift and carry up to 80 lbs.

• Work in high humidity and heat typical of South Florida.

• Frequent use of radios, phones, and computers.

• Must pass a background check and drug screening.

• Customer Focus

• Teamwork & Communication

• Technical Knowledge

• Attention to Detail

• Trust & Integrity

• Coordination and Follow-up

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary, commensurate with your skills and experience
• An EXCELLENT benefits package (current year/plan), which includes:
  • 100% paid employee level coverage for designated medical & dental plan
  • 100% paid coverage for 100K of life insurance
  • 100% paid short-term disability
  • 100% paid long-term disability
• 401K Employer contributes 3% of your salary
• Optional vision, accident and critical illness coverages available through pre-tax payroll deductions
• Generous paid time off policy, Zoo Membership and FREE admission to other Florida Attractions!

Palm Beach Zoo is more than just a workplacewere a mission-driven community. We are committed to saving wildlife in wild places by connecting guests with animals and inspiring conservation action. Our programs stretch across Florida, Central America, and Africa, and include our very own coral conservation dive team . We believe anyone can be a wildlife hero , and whoever you are, you are welcome here.

Palm Beach Zoo is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training and promotion without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The position will be open until filled. We will contact qualified candidates whom we have chosen to move forward in the interview process.