Summary

This position involves specific day to day responsibilities in the MCW buildings as well as minimal supervised responsibilities in more intricate repair and replacement aspects of HVAC and other Research Building mechanical systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and/or repair multiple building systems.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of equipment.  Apply basic troubleshooting skills to minor system malfunctions as detected during daily, weekly, or monthly inspections. Work with and train Mechanic 1’s on these inspections.  Advise supervisor
• Independently perform repair, and or replacement of, but not limited to; fan and pump motors, pumps, seals and bearings, sinks, toilets, pneumatic controllers, pneumatic – electric transducers, backflow preventers, refrigeration devices, automatic and man
• Independently perform small projects such as installing natural gas, air and vacuum system piping to fume hoods.
• Shutdown heating and cooling systems for maintenance or repair.  Skills for these projects may require brazing and soldering, pipe cutting and threading, and use of various hand and power tools.
• Prepare systems for contractor work.  This may include draining and filling of fire sprinkler systems, complete or partial shutdowns of HVAC systems, taking smoke heads and or FM200 systems out of service.
• Access Building Automation, Phoenix Control, and Fire systems as necessary for minor software adjustments and monitoring.  Fill out appropriate forms as required.
• Continue educational training or certification at the discretion of the Maintenance Supervisor for; Mechanical Building Systems, Building Automation System, Backflow Prevention, State and Federal Refrigerant License, Forklift Operator’s License, and add
• Under supervision during and after normal working hours; attend or participate in emergency generator and fire systems tests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

Multiple openings on 2nd or 3rd Shift

• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am

Work Week: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of safety practices, emergency procedures, operations and maintenance, risk management, planning and evaluation.
• Task management, coordination, and problem solving

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education:        High school or equivalent

Minimum Required Experience:       3 years 

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Physical Requirements

Work requires heavy physical effort, but not for continuous periods requiring endurance.

Work Environment

Continuous exposure to extremely distracting working conditions requiring protective clothing. Work is frequently not performed in a controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.