HVAC Maintenance Technician (full-time with benefits!)

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
In addition to being located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE offers a competitive compensation package including base pay; PTO; 13 paid staff holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans; 403(b) retirement plan
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
1025 North Broadway (Show on map)
Jan 31, 2025
Who We Are Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world-a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention. Our Mission At MSOE, we are united by our six values-collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship-which represent the core of our campus culture. Under the leadership of Dr. John Walz, MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward. MSOE fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are central to campus initiatives and guided by our DEIB Strategic Plan. MSOE's top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow. Summary MSOE invites applications for a full-time HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. Under the direction of the Facilities Director, the facilities maintenance team oversees the maintenance and building services of 16 buildings on 22 acres in downtown Milwaukee to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. The MSOE campus includes a mixture of new, aging, and historical buildings, residence halls, apartments, athletic fields, and parking lots. The facilities technicians monitor, operate, maintain, and repair building equipment and systems including but not limited to HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, snow removal, and grounds maintenance in accordance with university standards. Facilities maintenance technicians are responsible for effective day to day maintenance services to the building operational systems. Essential Job Functions Inspects buildings and other structures, records operating conditions and checks for problems. Use appropriate tools and equipment to install, repair, maintain, and verify proper operation of building systems and equipment. Maintains logs of building system operations and work performed. Follows university policies and procedures to requisition materials and supplies as needed. Monitor and Maintain building automation systems related to HVAC. Perform minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (wall switches and outlets, light bulbs, ballasts, sockets, fuses, minor appliances etc.). Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, and water-cooling towers Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas, and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs. Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls. Install, rebuild, replace, or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets, and other equipment, as necessary. Monitor and maintain cooling tower water, chilled and hot water chemistry Perform routine clean up at repair location or in central shop. Responds to maintenance requests and building occupants, troubleshoots problems making appropriate repairs, adjustments, or recommendations. Complete jobs independently with high quality workmanship, minimal supervision in a timely manner. Good attendance and punctuality are essential to the efficient operation of the entire facilities department. Willing to work overtime and be on an on-call rotation. Access computer programs and use computer operations related to position requirements. Read and interpret documents, schematics, and blueprints. Keeps working area safe, wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment and abides by established safety policies and procedures. Help introduce new employees to shop protocol, procedures, campus applications and equipment Other Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate work of contracted services as needed Perform grounds maintenance as needed, mowing, garbage collection, trimming , snow removal etc. Participate in job related training as deemed necessary by the University, forklift, lift operation, etc. Perform minor plumbing maintenance Moving and set-up of office furniture and other items as needed Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Director This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Qualifications High School diploma or GED Prior HVAC experience EPA 608 Universal Certification Service experience or certification in one or more of the following core competencies: electrical, plumbing, piping, or building automation systems. Skills and Abilities Must be able to effectively communicate, in English, in verbal and written form and must have excellent listening skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to work harmoniously with employees from all areas of the university and with contractors from numerous trades. Must have abilities to multitask and coordinate multiple jobs simultaneously. Must have a positive can-do attitude. Physical Demands Must be able to use a ladder, aerial lift platform and all maintenance related equipment and tools. Must be able to lift items up to 50lbs. Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, frequent walking, etc. as job may require. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Work Environment The work environment includes all campus buildings and grounds (including inside and outside work), may include emergency needs at any time of the day or night. Noise level which may at times require normal hearing protection in the form of ear plugs. Extreme heat or cold. Working at various heights. Why Join MSOE? At MSOE, we invest in our employees' professional and personal growth. MSOE offers competitive, fully comprehensive benefit plans to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance, 13 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting. Educational benefits are available for employees and family members. Plus, employees have access to our state-of-the-art fitness center at no charge. MSOE also offers paid parental leave for employees. Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE is just blocks away from the beautiful lakefront, the theater district, museums, sports and music venues, parks and shopping. To view more detailed information about MSOE, please visit our Careers site! The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment. Job Code: 222