HVAC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Various City of Milwaukee Departments
Recruitment #2208-0913DC-003
List Type | Original-Continuing |
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Requesting Department | DEPT OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS |
Open Date | 8/4/2022 12:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/21/2022 12:45:00 PM |
HR Analyst | Jeff Harvey |
Introduction
Qualified applicants may
be considered for vacancies in various departments.
Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee
is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual
sophistication – big city appeal without the big-city hassles. We are
accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has
evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old-world charm
with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions,
professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational
opportunities and great restaurants.
The City of Milwaukee is
proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary
service to the City's residents. If you have a passion for being part of an
inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.
NOTE: On a weekly basis, applications received will be reviewed and the names of qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring department for immediate further consideration.
Purpose
The HVAC
Maintenance Technician repairs, replaces, adjusts, and maintains equipment
related to facilities for the City of Milwaukee.
Essential Functions
BUILDING SYSTEM OPERATIONS
- Operate, maintain, repair, and replace HVAC equipment, including air handling units, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, and roof-top units.
- Operate and maintain related electronic motors, starters, wiring fuses, protective devices, and controls.
- Monitor and operate building automation systems to control complex heating and cooling systems at efficient levels.
- Provide general repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic controls.
- Maintain, repair, and replace components in plumbing systems, such as pumps, valves, piping, drinking fountains, toilets, wash basins, filtration equipment, and controls for steam and hot water systems.
- Assist with continued development of preventive maintenance programs.
- Operate and maintain fire alarm and suppression systems.
- Braze, weld, and solder components to keep all facility systems working well.
- Respond immediately to building maintenance emergencies.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- Use laptop computers and other telecommunication devices to test and maintain equipment.
- Stay current with job duties by taking in-house coursework and attending assigned training sessions, workshops, and labs.
Conditions of Employment
Please be advised that new
employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or
Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their
employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation
prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative
to the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy here.
The HVAC Maintenance Technician must be
willing and able to:
- Work weekends, holidays, different
shifts, hours beyond the work schedule, and emergency call-ins.
- Tolerate a variety of fumes, odors, and
gases produced by various equipment and/or chemicals.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds of
material or equipment and more weight with assistance.
- Work from ladders and scaffolding.
- Work in confined crawl spaces and at
considerable heights.
- Deal with a wide variety of
environmental conditions in the work place (indoor and outdoor).
Minimum Requirements
1. Three years of full-time experience in the maintenance and repair of HVAC/refrigeration equipment and other
mechanical, electrical and electronic automated building systems. This experience must include:
- At least one year of experience working in a high rise, commercial class A office building, OR
- At least one year of experience in a facility over 100,000 square feet.
An Associate Degree in the HVAC field (installation and repair of HVAC equipment) from an accredited college or
university AND one year of full-time experience in the maintenance and repair of HVAC/refrigeration equipment
and other mechanical, electrical and electronic automated building systems, in either:
- a high rise, commercial class A office building OR
- a facility over 100,000 square feet.
2. Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification from State of Wisconsin within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
3. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Building automation control system
experience.
- Valid boiler operator’s license (high or
low pressure).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
TECHNICAL
- Knowledge of building and mechanical preventive maintenance programs.
- Knowledge of the operation of heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment.
- Knowledge of building automation systems and related controls.
- Ability to mechanically operate and understand pneumatic and electric/electrical controls, compressors, and various HVAC equipment, including reciprocating compressors, chillers, and boilers.
- Ability to read and interpret documents, blueprints, plans, technical specifications, and sequence of operations.
- Practical knowledge of mathematics to be able to take measurements, make calculations, and use basic geometry.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to operate, program, and use computer software used for facilities management.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply safety principles and practices as they apply to the HVAC field.
- Ability to work productively in both on-demand and preventive maintenance work environments.
- Verbal communication skills to effectively convey information to other staff and managers.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and customers whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
- Ability to apply basic troubleshooting techniques in the field and resolve problems efficiently and independently.
- Ability to use City resources responsibly.
Current Salary
The current starting salary (PR 7NN) is $64,466 annually, and the current resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $66,400.
The City of Milwaukee provides a
comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
Selection Process
THE
SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of
one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation;
written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The
Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most
qualified candidates to the oral examination. Oral examinations may include
written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined
by further analysis of the job.
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS
RECRUITMENT. Applications will be accepted and
interviews held during 2022 as often as required to meet the needs of
the City. Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the date, time, and
place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of
Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is
responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time
and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. Employment may be possible
immediately following the examination if positions are vacant at that time. The
names of successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list in a rank
determined by the final grade without reference to the date of the
examination. The names of candidates who pass all phases of the selection
process may remain on an eligible list resulting from a continuous examination
for up to six months.
Additional Information
- Applications can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
- If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
- The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO 304
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal
opportunity employer.