Maintenance Mechanic: HVAC, Electrical & Life-Safety Expert

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition benefits for employees

Zusammenfassung

Marquette University is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain campus building systems, perform repairs, and support life/safety systems. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, detailed record-keeping, and adherence to safety standards.

A valid driver’s license and a high school diploma are required, with opportunities for career growth and a strong rewards package. Join a university that invests in employee career journeys, values work-life balance, and provides extensive training and

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma.
• Three years of experience in building equipment maintenance or closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Aufgaben

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems, equipment and controls to assure optimum efficiency and performance.
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on various systems, components and equipment.
• Provide startup, shutdown and operational service, calibration, and operational logs for HVAC equipment.
• Inspect and test emergency generators, life/safety systems, and related components.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs when directed.
• Maintain detailed records and keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Work a scheduled rotation covering evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Respond to emergency requests regarding HVAC and life/safety systems.

Kenntnisse

Maintenance knowledge

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

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If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Facilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction

# Hours Per Week 37.5

Position Overview

Join Our Team and Be the Difference!

Our Maintenance department has a robust professional development program that has a truly excellent track record of growing skillsets and careers.Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with 8% university match once eligible, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide .

Maintenance Mechanics ensure our campus building systems operate properly by performing maintenance and repairs on heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, plumbing, kitchen and other mechanical/electrical systems, equipment and components.

This is your next opportunity to join a department and an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing a wide range of training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Please note: Applications must include either your complete work history - and/or - your up-to-date resume.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems, equipment and controls to assure optimum efficiency and performance.
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on various systems, components and equipment.
• Provide startup, shutdown and operational service, calibration, and operational logs, for heating and cooling equipment and associated components.
• Inspect, test and record results of emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, emergency lighting, exit lighting, smoke alarms andvarious life/safety systems.
• Perform minor plumbing & electrical repairs when directed.
• Keep equipment, tools and mechanical areas clean and orderly.
• Maintain detailed records on paper and in maintenance management software.
• Work a scheduled rotation with other mechanics to cover occasional alternative shifts, weekends, and Holidays.
• Respond to emergency requests regarding HVAC and life/safety systems.
• Adhere to all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out procedures, MSDS safety warnings, required personal protection equipment, and OSHA requirements. Advise supervisor of any unsafe work conditions or situations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma
• Three years of experience in building equipment maintenance or closely related field
• valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Advanced principles of preventive maintenance, to include but not limited to: cooling towers, water lines, steam lines, pneumatics, fluid uses and levels, belts, tensioners, filters, and shaft alignment

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and operation, including but not limited to, boilers, steam generators, steam traps, air handlers, terminal units, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, dampers, motors, actuators, etc.

• Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems operational principles, control strategies, and principles and theory of operations for each.

• Advanced maintenance and operations of swimming pool filtration equipment, systems and chemical treatment

• Cooling and heating water treatment testing and equipment, maintenance, operations and adjustment

• Common federal, state and local codes and regulations pertaining to preventive maintenance of systems and equipment

• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades. Must understand and follow safety procedures such as lock-out tag-out fall protection and use of personal protective equipment.

• A working knowledge of control systems strategies and layouts.


ABILITIES :

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and building components

• Determine, procure and install parts and materials typically replaced in preventive maintenance activities

• Read and understand work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, check lists, equipment operations and maintenance manuals, specifications, material safety data sheets, equipment prints and diagrams, sketches, floor plans, and controls sequences of operations,

• Calibrate and maintain and install controls, including pneumatic controls.

• Analyze water chemical test results and adjust water treatment regimen accordingly

• Operate computer programs used in tracking and executing preventive maintenance work and programs. Offer suggestions for improvements to work control automation strategies to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the preventive maintenance program in the field.

• Able to work at heights using ladders and aerial work platforms such as boom lifts (60’ max) Scissor lifts, and telescoping lifts.

• Able to pass a standard half face mask respirator Fit-Test, and work for extended periods in the associated environment/working conditions for internal fan plenum and coil cleaning

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Participation in technical training courses involving HVAC is desirable.

Department

Department Facilities Planning & Management

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/30/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of driving intoxicated or impaired, or under the influence of drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of reckless driving or a substantially similar violation (e.g., drag racing)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of refusing to submit to a lawfully requested breathalyzer or other blood alcohol test?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of speeding in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of negligent homicide, manslaughter, hit and run, or a similar offense, irrespective of the specific nature of the crime charged or the punishment imposed?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of two or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of intentionally leaving the scene of an accident?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past three (3) years, have you been involved in three (3) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past year, have you been involved in two (2) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?
  • Yes
  • No