Senior HVAC Maintenance Technician

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. If you seek a positive environment, new challenges and opportunities, apply today!

Location: 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, areal 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.
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!

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.

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