What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician (full-time with benefits) position at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)?
Join Our Team as an HVAC Maintenance Technician
Your Destination Career Starts Here!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a team that values your expertise and dedication? MSOE is looking for an experienced and motivated HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team and help us maintain a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment across our 16-building campus in downtown Milwaukee. As an HVAC Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our campus remains a safe and comfortable environment for students, staff, and faculty. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting impact!
About Us
Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private university with a history dating back to 1903 in the Milwaukee area. Our employees are passionate about delivering a customer-focused university experience built on our dedication to our students, staff and faculty and the community around us. The culture at MSOE is unique and driven by our core values – Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Stewardship. Come join our community and be a part of building the leaders of tomorrow.
Location
Downtown Milwaukee, WI
Pay
Hourly pay starts at $27/hour based on experience
Schedule
- Full-time Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm
- Ability to work overtime and be on an on-call rotation
- Paid training
- A consistent full-time schedule
- Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance plans available
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
- 13 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement plan with up to 6% match and immediate vesting
- On-campus fitness center available at no charge for employees
- Educational benefits are available for employees’ spouse and/or dependents
- Employee parking in MSOE lots downtown at a reduced cost
As an HVAC Maintenance Technician, you will be a go-to expert for ensuring the smooth operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across a diverse mix of new, aging, and historic buildings, including residence halls and apartments. You’ll be responsible for:
- Troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems to keep our buildings running efficiently.
- Performing regular preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns and ensure consistent performance.
- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues related to HVAC equipment.
- Monitoring system performance and making adjustments to improve energy efficiency.
- Collaborating with the facilities team to support general building maintenance.
- Responding promptly to maintenance requests and ensuring minimal disruption to daily campus operations.
- Keeping your working area safe, wearing and/or using appropriate safety equipment and tools, and abiding by established safety policies and procedures.
Must be able to use a ladder, areal lift platform and all maintenance related equipment and tools. Must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds. Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, frequent walking, etc. as job may require. Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Prior HVAC Experience
- EPA 608 Universal Certification (current or willing to obtain)
- Experience or certification preferred in one or more of the following core competencies: electrical, piping, or building automation systems.
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
Salary : $27