HVAC & Building Systems Technician

Northwestern Mutual Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking an HVAC/Boiler Building Systems Operator to maintain and repair HVAC, boiler, refrigeration, and related building systems at our Milwaukee facilities. The role supports data center operations, safety, and reliability, working with internal teams and external vendors.

You will monitor building automation, manage preventive maintenance, and contribute to safety and emergency response initiatives. Strong knowledge of control systems and certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HVAC, completion of a state-approved plumbing or HVAC-related apprenticeship program with at least three years of industrial HVAC systems experience or High school diploma or GED with relevant experience.
• HVAC-related certification and relevant job experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, boiler, refrigeration, plumbing, steam, and related mechanical systems.
• Maintain domestic water systems, drains, pumps, water-management equipment, and fire-protection systems.
• Investigate leaks, clogs, and other system issues and perform minor or emergency plumbing repairs.
• Respond to building-system failures, data center fire-protection emergencies, and other urgent situations.
• Maintain and repair commercial kitchen refrigeration, cooking, exhaust, and control-system components.
• Perform or oversee preventive maintenance and repairs for elevators, escalators, fitness-center equipment, and other building systems.

Skills

HVAC Controls Maintenance Operations

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting

Electrical Wiring

Safety and Compliance Awareness

Building Compliance

Education

Associate degree in HVAC

State-approved HVAC/apprenticeship program

High school diploma or GED with relevant experience

HVAC-related certification

OSHA 10 General Industry

Tools

Honeywell EBI

Johnson Controls Metasys

Archibus/FM Systems

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is seeking an HVAC/Boiler Building Systems Operator to maintain and repair HVAC, boiler, refrigeration, and related building systems at our Milwaukee facilities. The role supports data center operations, safety, and reliability, working with internal teams and external vendors.

You will monitor building automation, manage preventive maintenance, and contribute to safety and emergency response initiatives. Strong knowledge of control systems and certifications is preferred.