🦁 Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo

Position: Building Engineer

WCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 14 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity. The challenges are greater than ever, but with the focus, dedication, and passion of a committed staff—combined with a unique mixture of field, zoo, and aquarium expertise—WCS will continue to set the bar for science, conservation action, and education that has driven our success in protecting wildlife and wild places for over a century.

📋 Quick Job Overview

• Title: Building Engineer
• Reports To: Operations and Maintenance Management
• Department: Machine Shop
• Location: Bronx Zoo / On Site
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000

🏢 About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

🎯 Position Summary

The Bronx Zoo consists of 265 acres with over one hundred Buildings, many of which have HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems that require inspection, maintenance and repair. The Building Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of building heating and cooling systems across the Bronx Zoo campus. The Building Engineer will oversee the proper operation and maintenance of seven (7) Chiller units that produce chilled water, heating systems including boilers, all auxiliary equipment including pumping systems and compressors, and various Building Management Systems that monitor HVAC equipment. This position contributes effectively in creating the best possible environment for the animal collection, staff and guest experience for all visitors.

🔧 Principal Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Building heating and cooling systems, including chillers, pumps, HVAC, and compressors to ensure safe and reliable facility operations.
• Conduct daily rounds of equipment and maintain equipment logs. Evaluate data to confirm proper operations. Maintain documentation as required by WCS, City, State and Federal policies.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and repair tasks for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across all Buildings.
• Monitor and Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot and control facility infrastructure.
• Respond promptly and effectively to HVAC and utility issues to maintain a safe, comfortable, and climate-controlled environment for the animal collection, staff, and visitors.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical and electrical issues independently or with limited supervision. Includes overhauling and rebuilding pumps of various sizes.
• Support construction, renovation, and repairs by overseeing work performed by vendors and coordinating contractor access to all spaces to ensure repairs and maintenance are properly addressed.
• Assist with emergency responses, including fire alarms and critical system failures, in coordination with the Cogeneration, Operations, Security and Animal departments.
• Promote and maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments in all Operations mechanical spaces.
• Maintains the Society’s standards for quality and professionalism and enhanced guest experience throughout the Park, its facilities, buildings and exhibits.

🔑 Qualification Requirements

• License Requirement: Must possess a Valid NYC Refrigeration System Operating Engineer Certificate of Qualification (Q-01).
• Certifications: Must possess or obtain required FDNY certifications including: A-35 and G-60.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in plant operations and facilities maintenance.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated knowledge and proven experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, with ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics. Computer literate, especially Microsoft Office.
• Availability: Must be available to respond to emergency situations and weekends. Must be able to work in varied environments, including all weather conditions (essential position).
• Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

💪 Physical Demands & Workplace Conditions

• Field Presence: This is an in-the-field position. The Building Engineer will spend 80% of their day out of the office, on zoo grounds, inspecting equipment conditions, conducting repairs and maintenance.
• Physical Capabilities: Keyboard/mouse use, telephone use, handwriting, sitting, standing, crouching, kneeling, bending, walking, stair climbing, minimal driving, and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Environment: Working indoors, closely with others, and/or alone, exposure to excess noise, operating power tools and equipment, and use of sharp tools and equipment.

🎁 Perks & Benefits

20 Vacation Days, 13 Holidays, 12 Paid-Time-Off Days, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave and much more…

💰 Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000

Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

📩 How to Apply

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY (Q1/Q99): Please reply directly to this posting with your Cover Letter and Resume, here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25965&siteid=5168&Areq=5185BR#jobDetails=905954_5168.

Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10460
Phone: 914-904-7184

WCS is an equal opportunity employer.