Maintenance Mechanic

About the Role Marquette University's Maintenance department has a robust professional development program and offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This role is part of a team that maintains campus building systems through maintenance and repairs to heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, plumbing, and related equipment. The department emphasizes career growth, work-life balance, and a respectful, inclusive culture. What You'll Do

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems, equipment and controls to assure optimum efficiency and performance.

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on various systems, components and equipment.

• Provide startup, shutdown and operational service, calibration, and operational logs for heating and cooling equipment and associated components.

• Inspect, test and record results of emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, emergency lighting, exit lighting, smoke alarms and various life/safety systems.

• Perform minor plumbing & electrical repairs when directed.

• Keep equipment, tools and mechanical areas clean and orderly.

• Maintain detailed records on paper and in maintenance management software.

• Work a scheduled rotation with other mechanics to cover occasional alternative shifts, weekends, and Holidays.

• Respond to emergency requests regarding HVAC and life/safety systems.

• Adhere to all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out procedures, MSDS safety warnings, required personal protection equipment, and OSHA requirements. Advise supervisor of any unsafe work conditions or situations. What We're Looking For

• High school diploma

• Three years of experience in building equipment maintenance

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

• Knowledge of advanced principles of preventive maintenance (cooling towers, water lines, steam lines, pneumatics, fluid uses and levels, belts, tensioners, filters, and shaft alignment)

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and operation (boilers, steam generators, steam traps, air handlers, terminal units, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, dampers, motors, actuators)

• Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems operational principles, control strategies, and theory of operations for each

• Advanced maintenance and operations of swimming pool filtration equipment, systems and chemical treatment

• Cooling and heating water treatment testing and equipment, maintenance, operations and adjustment

• Knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations pertaining to preventive maintenance of systems and equipment

• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades (lock-out tag-out, fall protection and use of PPE)

• Working knowledge of control systems strategies and layouts

• Abilities: perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and building components; read and understand work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, check lists, equipment operations and maintenance manuals, specifications, material safety data sheets, equipment prints and diagrams; calibrate and maintain and install controls, including pneumatic controls; analyze water chemical test results and adjust water treatment regimen accordingly; operate computer programs used in tracking and executing preventive maintenance work and programs; offer suggestions for improvements to work control automation strategies; work at heights using ladders and aerial work platforms Compensation & Benefits

• Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with 8% university match once eligible, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide.

• Marquette University is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.