Building Services Technician

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College is seeking a skilled facilities technician to support the Department of Facilities Services. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing building systems, boilers, pumps, and related equipment across multiple campuses in Milwaukee.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of maintenance experience, with a valid Wisconsin driver’s license. The position offers day and evening shifts with possible weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in building maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs physical plant equipment.
• Operates and maintains boilers, valves, pumps, and related equipment.
• Repairs and replaces locks including removal, installation, and repair of cylinders.
• Operates swimming pool chlorination equipment as required to purify water.
• Operates and maintains air handling systems, air conditioning systems, and related equipment, including fans, motors, controls, and pumps.
• Maintains and tends outside grounds including mowing, watering, planting, mulching, trimming grass, flowers, bushes, and trees.
• Maintains and repairs indoor/outdoor lighting.
• Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating and makes minor repairs to doors, windows, and other equipment.

Skills

Building maintenance

Equipment inspection

HVAC knowledge

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled repair activities, operates small and heavy equipment; maintains buildings and grounds. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment. Supervision received is general in nature using established procedures and general objectives. Works closely with other professionals in a team approach.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

• Inspects, repairs physical plant equipment.
• Operates and maintains boilers, valves, pumps, and related equipment.
• Repairs and replaces locks including removal, installation, and repair of cylinders.
• Operates swimming pool chlorination equipment as required to purify water in swimming pool.
• Operates and maintains air handling systems, air conditioning systems, and related equipment, including fans, motors, controls, and pumps.
• Operates and maintains sewerage disposal systems, including pumps, motors, and other related equipment.
• Drives school vehicles; performs minor maintenance of vehicles as required.
• Removes snow, ice, and debris from walkways and parking areas.
• Maintains and tends outside grounds to include mowing, watering, planting, mulching, trimming grass, flowers, bushes, and trees.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing, piping, fixtures, vehicles and equipment including company vehicles; lawn and snow equipment.
• Unloads, loads, delivers, and/or moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment; sets up designated areas for special events and meetings.
• Maintains and repairs indoor/outdoor lighting.
• Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating and makes minor repairs to doors, windows, outside equipment, lights, motors, valves, fans, pumps, faucets, drains, traps, filters, shades, desks, chairs, and other equipment.
• Attends in-service training, workshops and other educational activities as required or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

Start Date

This position supports the Department of Facilities Services and is available to start as soon as possible.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. and three (3) years of experience in building maintenance and repairs.

Required License/Certification

Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Competencies

include cultivating innovation, optimizing work processes, ensuring accountability, collaborating effectively, demonstrating interpersonal savvy, communicating effectively, instilling trust, maintaining a customer focus, being action-oriented, valuing differences, investing in self-development, and showing compassion.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance work.
• General knowledge of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, electrical, water sewerage and control systems, and the tools and equipment used for repair and maintenance.
• General knowledge of the mechanical devices, valves, booster pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, and control system switches.
• General knowledge of related safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures.
• Ability to operate and maintain all equipment in a given area of responsibility with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to record duties performed.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of a personal computer, computer applications and software such as Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., carry, and push up to 20 lbs. and ability pull up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear and speak.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 50% of time spent sitting, 25% of time standing, and 25% of time walking.

Hours/Location

The position is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), scheduled Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 2:30PM - 11pm with rotating weekends as needed. We are hiring for multiple vacancies at our Downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek, and Mequon campuses. Available shifts vary between 1st and 2nd shift, depending on campus needs.

Vacancies

• Downtown - 1st Shift
• Mequon - 2nd Shift
• Oak Creek - 2nd Shift

Compensation

Salary pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements

• You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form.
• An incomplete application will not be considered.

Interviews

Selected candidates will be contacted for a in-person Interview or virtual interview.

EEO/AA

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email [e-mail].

Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.