Preventative Maintenance Mechanic II (1st shift)

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package including health

Tuition benefits for employees

Generous time off

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a dedicated Preventive Maintenance Mechanic to perform PM tasks across HVAC, kitchen equipment, and related systems. Duties include startup/shutdown, inspections, and documenting conditions to guide repairs and improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, calibration of controls, and strong safety practices while working in a busy university facilities environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• 3+ years in building equipment maintenance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM work orders on HVAC, kitchen equipment and other systems.
• Perform startup/shutdown and inspections; document findings in reports.
• Calibrate controls and adjust sequences of operations.
• Repair minor mechanical, electrical and plumbing issues.
• Read gauges; test water chemistry; report conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and proper tool storage.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Overview

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, 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.

Our Maintenance department has a robust professional development program that has a compelling record of growing skillsets and careers.

Preventative Maintenance Mechanics 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

• Perform specific PM‑Team assigned preventive maintenance work orders. Typical systems include HVAC, steam, commercial refrigeration, kitchen equipment, chilled water, cooling water (towers), lab, medical, and process air, vacuum, etc.
• 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.
• Calibrate system controls and thermostats. Check equipment and system performance for consistency with sequences of operations and control operating schemes. Adjust controls accordingly.
• Perform preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment to include dish washers, ovens, steamers, impinger, ice machines and refrigeration equipment including evaporator and condenser cleaning.
• Perform minor mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs such as rebuilding faucets and flush valves, replacing ballasts, replacing wall thermostats, replacing belt sheaves and actuator diaphragms.
• Keep equipment, tools and mechanical areas clean and orderly.
• 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.
• Take and record readings of gauges, meters, instruments and site glasses as required. Analyze readings to determine if equipment adjustment or repairs are needed.
• Perform water chemical and quality tests, analyze results and adjust chemicals accordingly.
• Assess and report overall systems’ and equipment conditions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Three years of experience in building equipment maintenance or closely related field.
• Advanced principles of preventive maintenance of cooling towers, water lines, steam lines, pneumatics, fluid use and levels, belts, tensioners, filters, and shaft alignment.
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and operation, including boilers, steam generators, steam traps, air handlers, terminal units, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, dampers, motors, and actuators.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems operational principles, control strategies, 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.
• A working knowledge of control systems strategies and layouts.
• Understand and follow safety procedures such as lock‑out/tag‑out, fall protection and use of personal protective equipment.
• 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 control 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.
• Must be able to work at heights using ladders and aerial work platforms such as boom lifts (up to 60 ft), scissor lifts, and telescoping lifts.
• Must be 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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 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.