Zoo Steamfitter - Temperature Control

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Zoo Steamfitter is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and supporting HVAC, refrigeration, heating, cooling, ventilation, and temperature control systems across the Zoo campus. The position supports specialized environmental needs for animal care, public facilities, food storage, staff areas, and daily Zoo operations. This role responds to equipment failures and emergencies during and outside of normal working hours and must make independent decisions to restore safe and reliable facility conditions. The position is regularly relied upon for emergency response and after-hours support due to the Zoo’s 24/7 animal care and public facility operations.

Requirements

Authorized to work in Wisconsin.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
At least Five (5) years as a Steamfitter
At least one (1) year of experience maintaining and repairing control systems.
Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Intermediate knowledge of Metasys.
Willing to learn Maintain X within six (6) months of starting.
Possession of a Refrigeration License.
Possession of Master Steam Fitter License
Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Willing and able to work irregular, unpredictable, or long hours when necessary.
Completion of Steam fitting apprenticeship

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install HVAC, refrigeration, heating, cooling, ventilation, freezer, refrigerator, ice machine, chiller, boiler, pump, and related mechanical systems throughout the Zoo.
Respond to failures that may impact animal care, public safety, food storage, staff safety, or facility operations.
Maintain and respond to temperature-sensitive animal care systems, including exhibits, holding areas, quarantine spaces, and life-critical equipment.
Ensure required temperatures, ventilation, humidity, and cooling/heating needs are maintained for animals that may not be able to be moved during equipment failures.
Provide after-hours emergency support for HVAC, refrigeration, heating, cooling, and temperature control issues.
Respond during nights, weekends, holidays, weather events, equipment failures, and animal care emergencies.
Make independent decisions to protect animal health, public safety, and facility operations.
Maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair HVAC and refrigeration controls, BAS/Metasys systems, sensors, thermostats, alarms, control valves, actuators, and related control equipment.
Monitor system performance and make adjustments to maintain proper environmental conditions.
Coordinate outside contractors, obtain quotes, review proposed work, explain Zoo-specific needs, assist with inspections, review blueprints and construction documents, and verify completed work meets operational and animal care requirements.
Estimate materials and labor, source parts and equipment, maintain repair inventory, document repairs, track equipment history, and maintain records for critical HVAC, refrigeration, and control systems.