HVAC Maintenance Technician 3

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcecommitted to providing exemplary service to its residents. If you arepassionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.

The HVAC Maintenance Technician 3 repairs replaces adjustsand maintains equipment related to facilities for the Milwaukee PoliceDepartment (MPD).

BUILDING SYSTEM OPERATIONS

• Operate maintain repair and replace HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) equipment including air handling units cooling towers chillers boilers and roof-top units.
• Operate and maintain related electric 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-life-safety and security systems.
• Braze weld and solder components to keep all facility systems working well.
• Respond immediately to building maintenance emergencies.

The HVAC Maintenance Technician must be willing and able to:

• Work weekends holidays varied shifts hours beyond the work schedule and emergency call-ins.
• Take steps to mitigate exposure to a variety of fumes odors and gases produced by various equipment and/or chemicals by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to perform heavy physical work exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and lifting and moving objects weighing 50 lbs. frequently.
• Work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Work in confined crawl spaces and at considerable heights.
• Deal with a wide variety of environmental conditions in the workplace (indoor and outdoor).
• To be hired by the Milwaukee Police Department candidates must pass an MPD background investigation before hire. Your application will be rejected if you have been convicted of a felony.
• Pre-Employment Tests
  • Drug Test
  • Physical Exam with Lift Test (50-100lbs)
  • Audio-Gram
  • Vision Test
  • Respirator Fit Test and Medical Evaluation

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
   -OR-
   An Associate Degree in the HVAC field (installation trouble shooting 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.
2. Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification from State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
3. Valid drivers license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may beconsidered.

NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.

• Building automation control system experience.
• Valid boiler operators license (high or low pressure).

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 repair and maintain mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic electrical (line/low) electronic controls lighting elements and systems.
• 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.

The current starting salary (Pay Range 7HN) is$annuallyand the current resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukeeresidents is$78192-$95981.Appointment will be made inaccordance with the provisions of the City of Milwaukee Salary Ordinance.

• Employees will receive an addition 5% when performing special assignments or lead work.
• Positions in the Police Department receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour premium when assigned to oversight duties for a full shift.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) 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
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass