Preventative Maintenance Mechanic I

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is hiring for a Staff role in Facilities Planning & Management to perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC, kitchen equipment, and related mechanical systems. The job requires attention to readings, documentation, and timely communication for follow-up repairs.

Preferred candidates will have HVAC training and at least one year of related experience, with a valid driver's license and readiness to perform electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Technical HVAC training preferred.
• At least 1 year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM tasks on HVAC, kitchen equipment and other systems as assigned.
• Provide startup/shutdown for service and document findings in reports.
• Record readings of gauges, meters and instruments as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance on kitchen equipment including dishwashers and ovens.
• Make minor mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs as needed.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Seasonal maintenance such as coil draining, flushing and leak checks.

Skills

HVAC

Preventive maintenance

Electrical basics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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. 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. 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. 3. Take and record readings of gages, meters, instruments and site glasses as required.
4. 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. 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. 6. Keep equipment, tools and mechanical areas clean and orderly.
7. 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

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 Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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