Preventative Maintenance Mechanic I

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a Staff facilities technician to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and related equipment. You will handle startup/shutdowns, record conditions, and communicate follow-up needs to ensure reliable operations.

Responsibilities include reading gauges, maintaining kitchen equipment, minor repairs, and seasonal coil maintenance. A high school diploma is required; a driver’s license and HVAC training are preferred.

Qualifications

• HVAC knowledge and related maintenance skills.
• Completion of HVAC-related technical training encouraged.
• Minimum of 1 year related maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM work orders on HVAC, steam, refrigeration, kitchen equipment and related systems.
• Provide startup/shutdown and inspection; document condition and needs for repair.
• Take readings of gauges, meters, instruments and site glasses as required.
• Maintain kitchen equipment: dishwashers, ovens, steamers, ice machines, refrigeration.
• Carry out minor mechanical/electrical/plumbing repairs as needed.
• Keep tools and work areas clean and orderly.
• Conduct seasonal maintenance, drain/charge coils, check for leaks.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Technical training participation

1 year experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Service Manager, perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, kitchen equipment, group re-lamping, and other mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and system components as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Perform specific PM-Team assigned preventive maintenance work orders. Typical systems will be HVAC , steam, commercial refrigeration, kitchen equipment, chilled water, cooling water (towers), lab, medical, and process air, vacuum, etc.
• 2. Provide startup, and shutdown for service of HVAC and other mechanical equipment as directed. Perform system inspection during PM, document condition in TMA Technician Report, and communicate the need for follow up with component repair/replacement.
• 3. Take and record readings of gages, meters, instruments and site glasses as required.
• 4. Perform preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment to include; dish washers, ovens, steamers, impinger, etc., ice machines and refrigeration equipment including evaporator and condenser cleaning.
• 5. As necessary perform minor mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs such as, but not limited to, rebuilding faucets and flush valves, replacing ballasts, revamping fixtures, replacing wall thermostats, replacing belt sheaves and actuator diaphragms, etc.
• 6. Keep equipment, tools and mechanical areas clean and orderly.
• 7. Perform seasonal maintenance on systems such as draining and charging coils of, or with, fluids, drying coils, washing coils, opening and closing air and hydronic system vents, and checking for leaks.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma is required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Driver’s License
• Participation in technical training courses involving HVAC
• Previous related experience of at least 1 year

Department

Department Facilities Planning & Management

Posting Date

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Posting Specific Questions

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