HVAC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 1, 2, and 3

MPL•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$50,123 - $95,058•Onsite

About The Position

The Milwaukee Police Department hires HVAC Maintenance Technicians at Levels 1, 2, and 3 to repair, replace, adjust, and maintain facility equipment. Vacancies are on the day/first shift (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and early/second shift (4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.). Selected candidates will start on or after December 21, 2026. Candidates are placed on the highest-level eligible list for which they qualify. Technicians operate, maintain, repair, and replace HVAC equipment and related building systems, including air handling units, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, rooftop units, building automation controls, plumbing systems, and fire-life-safety and security systems. The role also involves preventive maintenance, emergency response, equipment testing, administrative duties, and ongoing training. The position requires availability for weekends, holidays, varied shifts, hours beyond the work schedule, and emergency call-ins. Work may involve exposure to fumes, odors, and gases; heavy physical work; ladders and scaffolding; confined crawl spaces and considerable heights; and a range of indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Candidates must pass an MPD background investigation and specified pre-employment tests.

Requirements

Level 1: One year of full-time experience maintaining and repairing HVAC/refrigeration equipment and other mechanical, electrical, and electronic automated building systems.
Level 2: Two years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing HVAC/refrigeration equipment and other mechanical, electrical, and electronic automated building systems.
Level 3: An associate degree in the HVAC field from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time experience maintaining and repairing HVAC/refrigeration equipment and other mechanical, electrical, and electronic automated building systems.
For all levels, obtain Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services within six months of appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
For all levels, hold a valid driver's license at appointment and throughout employment.
Be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, varied shifts, hours beyond the scheduled workday, and emergency call-ins.
Be able to perform heavy physical work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and lifting and moving objects weighing 50 pounds frequently.
Be able to work from ladders and scaffolding, in confined crawl spaces, and at considerable heights.
Be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and take steps to mitigate exposure to fumes, odors, and gases by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Pass the MPD background investigation; candidates convicted of a felony will have their applications rejected.
Pass the required pre-employment drug test, physical exam with lift test, audiogram, vision test, and respirator fit test and medical evaluation.
Knowledge of building and mechanical preventive maintenance programs; heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment; building automation systems; and related controls.
Ability to operate and understand pneumatic and electric/electrical controls, compressors, and HVAC equipment, including reciprocating compressors, chillers, and boilers.
Ability to repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic controls, lighting elements, and systems.
Ability to read and interpret documents, blueprints, plans, technical specifications, and sequences of operations.
Practical mathematics skills for measurements, calculations, and basic geometry.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and facilities-management software.
Knowledge of and ability to apply HVAC safety principles and practices.
Effective verbal communication and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team, and cooperatively with coworkers and customers from varied backgrounds.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems efficiently and independently, and work in both on-demand and preventive maintenance settings.
Situational awareness, planning, organizational, and time-management skills, including prioritizing work and maintaining accurate records.
Honesty, integrity, and responsible use of City resources.

Nice To Haves

Building automation control system experience.
A valid high- or low-pressure boiler operator's license.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, repair, and replace HVAC equipment, including air handling units, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, and rooftop units.
Operate and maintain related electric motors, starters, wiring, fuses, protective devices, and controls.
Monitor and operate building automation systems to control heating and cooling systems efficiently.
Repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic controls.
Maintain, repair, and replace plumbing system components, including pumps, valves, piping, drinking fountains, toilets, wash basins, filtration equipment, and steam and hot-water system controls.
Assist with continued development of preventive maintenance programs.
Operate and maintain fire-life-safety and security systems.
Braze, weld, and solder components to maintain facility systems.
Respond immediately to building maintenance emergencies.
Use laptop computers and other telecommunication devices to test and maintain equipment.
Keep current with job duties by completing in-house coursework and assigned training sessions, workshops, and labs.
Accept deliveries, make purchases, and assist contractors.