HVAC Technician
Company: The Houston Zoo
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The Houston Zoo is seeking a licensed HVAC Tech that is heavily
skilled in the commercial industry with a wide array of HVAC
maintenance and repairs. This position is ideal for a driven and
team oriented licensed HVAC Tech that can manage keeping up with
tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment working with many
departments to meet specific needs. A strong understanding of
industry practices is required. Essential that this individual
holds a respectable working knowledge of performing a wide variety
of skilled tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of
ventilation, heating, and air conditioning units related to the
care and maintenance of Zoo buildings and facilities. Ability to
work on weekends and after hours for events as needed, required.
Our Mission: Houston Zoo connects communities with animals,
inspiring action to save wildlife. Our Vision: Houston Zoo will be
a leader in the global movement to save wildlife. Responsibilities:
Inspects air-conditioning units to ensure efficient operation
Performs regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling
units Diagnoses mechanical and electrical malfunctions; installs,
replaces or repairs damaged equipment; calibrates thermostatic
control Installs new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
systems; repairs and replaces damaged or worn heating, ventilation
and air-conditioning parts and equipment; repairs or replaces low
and high pressure liquid lines Inspects and observes pressure of
liquids and vapor with instrumentation to ensure efficient
operation of units and make necessary adjustments; inspects and
services refrigeration equipment including refrigerators, ice
machines, gas packs and heat pumps Maintains the chilled and hot
water supply systems Adjusts and maintains internal electrical and
electronic control systems; cleans coils and blowers and checks
motors and belt tensions Assembles and installs metal ductwork
Assists in planning and designing of new installations of heating
and air-conditioning systems Maintains maintenance records as
required by City, State and EPA regulations Flexible to work
weekends and after-hours events, is required Performs other duties
as requested Experience / Knowledge: High School / G.E.D. Two (2)
years’ commercial experience as HVAC Technician Principles and
practices of HVAC maintenance and repair; hazard and safety
practices common to the trade HVAC controls and safety devices;
appropriate MSDS sheets; tools of the trade; materials and
refrigerant recovery equipment and procedures used in installing,
repairing and maintaining HVAC systems. Computerized electrical
circuits and systems as they relate to air-conditioning, heating,
ventilation and refrigerated cooling. About the Houston Zoo The
Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000
permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing,
meals, medical care and, yes, even education! There are over 2
million guests each year who come to experience our incredible
variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special
private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff
works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running
smoothly for the safety and well-being of our residents and guests.
We strive to ensure the protection of all the counterparts of the
animals we have at the Zoo and in the wild. Join the Houston Zoo
and become a part of an organization that is focused on the
preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining
conservation with education and promotion of sustainable
livelihoods in the local communities. Houston Zoo is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: The Houston Zoo, Bryan , HVAC Technician, Engineering , Houston, Texas
