Posting NumberNA01483
Position Information
Position TitlePreventative Maintenance Mechanic I
StateWI
Employment StatusFull Time
Position StatusRegular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position TypeStaff
Job FamilyFacilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction
Position Overview
Be The Difference Begins with Great People.
Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.
We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.
We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.
Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package includingmedical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, 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.
This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
The Preventative Maintenance Mechanic I performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, kitchen equipment, group re-lamping, and other mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and system components as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Perform specific PM-Team assigned preventive maintenance work orders. Typical systems will be HVAC, steam, commercial refrigeration, kitchen equipment, chilled water, cooling water (towers), lab, medical, and process air, vacuum, etc.
2. Provide startup, and shutdown for service of HVAC and other mechanical equipment as directed. Perform system inspection during PM, document condition in TMA Technician Report, and communicate the need for follow up with component repair/replacement.
3. Calibrate systems controls and thermostats.
4. Perform preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment to include; dish washers, ovens, steamers, impingers, etc., ice machines and refrigeration equipment including evaporator and condenser cleaning.
5. As necessary perform minor mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs such as, but not limited to, rebuilding faucets and flush valves, replacing ballasts, relamping fixtures, replacing wall thermostats, replacing belt sheaves and actuator diaphragms, etc.
6. Keep equipment, tools and mechanical areas clean and orderly.
7. Perform minor repairs to building finishes and carpentry such as maintenance painting, replacing ceiling tiles, repairing windows, doors and door hardware, cabinets, tables bookshelves, windows, windows shades and blinds, cleaning lighting fixtures and air supply and return grilles. etc.
8. Perform seasonal maintenance on systems such as draining and charging coils of, or with, fluids, drying coils, washing coils, opening and closing air and hydronic system vents, and checking for leaks.
9. Take and record readings of gages, meters, instruments and site glasses as required.
10. Must be able to work at heights using Ladders and aerial work platforms such as boom lifts (60' max) Scissor lifts, and telescoping lifts.
11. Must be able to pass a standard half face mask respirator Fit-Test, and work for extended periods in the associated environment/working conditions for internal fan plenum and coil cleaning.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school diploma is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
One (1) 1 year experience working in a related facilities maintenance position.
Basic and routine principles of preventive maintenance, to include but not limited to:
cooling towers, water lines, steam systems, pneumatics, fluid uses and levels, belts, tensioners, filters, and shaft alignment
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and operation, including but not limited to, boilers, steam generators, steam traps, air handlers, terminal units, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, dampers, motors, actuators, etc.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems operational principles, control strategies, and principles and theory of operations for each.
Basic and routine maintenance and operations of swimming pool filtration equipment, systems and chemical treatment
Cooling and heating water treatment equipment, maintenance, operations and adjustment
Common federal, state and local codes and regulations pertaining to preventive maintenance of systems and equipment
Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades
Understand and follow safety procedures such as lock-out tag-out fall protection and use of personal protective equipment.
Perform basic maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and building components
Install parts and materials typically replaced in preventive maintenance activities
Read and understand work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, check lists, equipment operations and maintenance manuals, specifications, material safety data sheets, equipment prints and diagrams, sketches, and floor plans.
Calibrate and maintain controls, including pneumatic controls
Perform water chemical and quality tests
Operate basic computer programs used in tracking and executing preventive maintenance work and programs
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Participation in technical training courses involving HVAC is desirable.
DepartmentFacilities Planning & Management
Posting Date06/10/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (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.
Position Information
Position TitlePreventative Maintenance Mechanic I
StateWI
Employment StatusFull Time
Position StatusRegular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position TypeStaff
Job FamilyFacilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction
Position Overview
Be The Difference Begins with Great People.
Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.
We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.
We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.
Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package includingmedical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, 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.
This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
The Preventative Maintenance Mechanic I performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, kitchen equipment, group re-lamping, and other mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and system components as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Perform specific PM-Team assigned preventive maintenance work orders. Typical systems will be HVAC, steam, commercial refrigeration, kitchen equipment, chilled water, cooling water (towers), lab, medical, and process air, vacuum, etc.
2. Provide startup, and shutdown for service of HVAC and other mechanical equipment as directed. Perform system inspection during PM, document condition in TMA Technician Report, and communicate the need for follow up with component repair/replacement.
3. Calibrate systems controls and thermostats.
4. Perform preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment to include; dish washers, ovens, steamers, impingers, etc., ice machines and refrigeration equipment including evaporator and condenser cleaning.
5. As necessary perform minor mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs such as, but not limited to, rebuilding faucets and flush valves, replacing ballasts, relamping fixtures, replacing wall thermostats, replacing belt sheaves and actuator diaphragms, etc.
6. Keep equipment, tools and mechanical areas clean and orderly.
7. Perform minor repairs to building finishes and carpentry such as maintenance painting, replacing ceiling tiles, repairing windows, doors and door hardware, cabinets, tables bookshelves, windows, windows shades and blinds, cleaning lighting fixtures and air supply and return grilles. etc.
8. Perform seasonal maintenance on systems such as draining and charging coils of, or with, fluids, drying coils, washing coils, opening and closing air and hydronic system vents, and checking for leaks.
9. Take and record readings of gages, meters, instruments and site glasses as required.
10. Must be able to work at heights using Ladders and aerial work platforms such as boom lifts (60' max) Scissor lifts, and telescoping lifts.
11. Must be able to pass a standard half face mask respirator Fit-Test, and work for extended periods in the associated environment/working conditions for internal fan plenum and coil cleaning.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school diploma is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
One (1) 1 year experience working in a related facilities maintenance position.
Basic and routine principles of preventive maintenance, to include but not limited to:
cooling towers, water lines, steam systems, pneumatics, fluid uses and levels, belts, tensioners, filters, and shaft alignment
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and operation, including but not limited to, boilers, steam generators, steam traps, air handlers, terminal units, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, dampers, motors, actuators, etc.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems operational principles, control strategies, and principles and theory of operations for each.
Basic and routine maintenance and operations of swimming pool filtration equipment, systems and chemical treatment
Cooling and heating water treatment equipment, maintenance, operations and adjustment
Common federal, state and local codes and regulations pertaining to preventive maintenance of systems and equipment
Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades
Understand and follow safety procedures such as lock-out tag-out fall protection and use of personal protective equipment.
Perform basic maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and building components
Install parts and materials typically replaced in preventive maintenance activities
Read and understand work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, check lists, equipment operations and maintenance manuals, specifications, material safety data sheets, equipment prints and diagrams, sketches, and floor plans.
Calibrate and maintain controls, including pneumatic controls
Perform water chemical and quality tests
Operate basic computer programs used in tracking and executing preventive maintenance work and programs
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Participation in technical training courses involving HVAC is desirable.
DepartmentFacilities Planning & Management
Posting Date06/10/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (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.
Job ID: 481450032
Originally Posted on: 6/16/2025
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