Senior HVAC Maintenance Technician

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full-time schedule

Medical, dental, life, disability and视

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with matching

On-campus fitness center

Educational benefits for dependents

Job summary

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is seeking a Sr. HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team and help maintain a safe, comfortable campus environment across 16 buildings in downtown Milwaukee.

The role emphasizes prevention, rapid diagnostics, and energy optimization for a diverse set of facilities including offices, classrooms, residence halls, and labs. MSOE offers paid training, a stable full-time schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a retirement plan with a match.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least four (4) years of commercial HVAC experience including programming commercial HVAC building automation systems.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Certification in building automation systems such as Metasys, Samsung VRF, and/or Distech.
• Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier Certification (currently have or able to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems across a diverse mix of buildings.
• Diagnose, resolve and repair mechanical and electrical issues related to HVAC equipment.
• Maintain and monitor building automation system performance and make energy efficiency adjustments.
• Install, rebuild, replace, or repair equipment and parts.
• Collaborate with the facilities team to support general building maintenance.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimize disruption.
• Train and assist HVAC maintenance technicians as needed.
• Maintain logs of system operations and work performed using computer systems.

Skills

HVAC system maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier Certification

Building automation systems certification

Tools

Metasys

Samsung VRF

Distech

Job description

At MSOE, we don’t just educate future leaders -we power the environments where innovation happens. If you take pride in your craft and want your expertise to directly support the next generation of leaders in STEM and Applied Sciences, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. MSOE is looking for an experienced Sr. HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team and build a lasting career in a team-oriented environment that values excellence and commitment. As a Sr. HVAC Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our 16-building campus in downtown Milwaukee remains a safe, comfortable and efficient environment for students, staff, and faculty.

Location and Compensation

Downtown Milwaukee, WI

Pay: $45/hour and up based on experience

Schedule

• Full-time Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm
• Ability to work overtime and be on an on-call rotation (overtime pay provided per company policy)

Why Work for MSOE?

• Paid training
• A consistent full-time schedule
• Stable, mission-driven organization
• A campus culture rooted in excellence, respect, and hands-on problem solving
• Tools essential to the job and company vehicle (as needed) are provided
• Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance plans available
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
• 13 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan with up to 6% match and immediate vesting
• On-campus fitness center available at no charge for employees
• Educational benefits are available for employees’ spouse and/or dependents
• Employee parking in MSOE lots downtown at a reduced cost

Summary of Duties

• As a Sr. HVAC Maintenance Technician, you will be a go-to expert for ensuring the smooth operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across a diverse mix of new, aging, and historic buildings, including office and academic buildings, residence halls, and apartments. You’ll be responsible for:
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems to keep our buildings running efficiently.
• Diagnosing, resolving and repairing mechanical and electrical issues related to HVAC equipment.
• Maintaining and monitoring building automation system performance and making adjustments to improve energy efficiency.
• Installing, rebuilding, replacing, or repairing equipment and parts.
• Collaborating with the facilities team to support general building maintenance.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests and ensuring minimal disruption to daily campus operations.
• Training and assisting HVAC maintenance technicians as needed.
• Maintaining logs of system operations and work performed using computer systems.
• Keeping working area safe, wearing and/or using appropriate safety equipment and tools, and abiding by established safety policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good attendance and punctuality.
• Assisting with snow removal as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least four (4) years of commercial HVAC experience including programming commercial HVAC building automation systems
• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• Certification in building automation systems such as Metasys, Samsung VRF, and/or Distech.
• Wisconsin HVAC Qualifier Certification (currently have or able to obtain)

Physical Demands

Must be able to use a ladder, aerial lift platform and all maintenance related equipment and tools. Must be able to lift items up to 50lbs. Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, frequent walking, etc. as job may require. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Ability to work at various heights.

About Us

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private university with a history dating back to 1903 in the Milwaukee area. Our employees are passionate about delivering a customer-focused university experience built on our dedication to our students, staff and faculty and the community around us. The culture at MSOE is unique and driven by our core values - Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Stewardship. Come join our community and be a part of building the leaders of tomorrow.

At MSOE, your skills don’t just maintain buildings - they help shape the future of our students’ education. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a place where your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply!

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment.

Job Code: 222