Chiller Technician

University Staff

Regular

Steamfitter

The Chiller Technician role is in the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Department of Physical Plant in the operational area of the Heating and Cooling Power Plant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Charter Street Heating & Cooling Plant and the Walnut Street Heating & Cooling Plant supply steam, chilled water, compressed air, and electricity to the UW campus, as well as to UW Hospital & Clinics, the US Forest Service Forest Products Laboratories, the VA Hospital, and some other non-campus customers.

The Chiller Technician’s main duties include troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing the eight (8) onsite chillers at the two main UW Campus facilities at Charter Street and Walnut Street, as well as conducting regular preventive and predictive maintenance. This role will support general maintenance on Air Handlers, pumps, and various equipment in the Heating and Cooling Plants, and will coordinate with vendors and various third parties in maintaining critical equipment.

This role has a mixture of working as part of a team and individual based work.

Ongoing, Renewable

100% FTE

Hours generally scheduled onsite 6:00AM to 2:30PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional nights, weekends and holiday hours as needed.

• Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations
• Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs
• Interprets blueprints and drawings to assess and verify specifications and to calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client
• Installs, troubleshoots, and services Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVACR) systems and equipment
• Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations
• Collaborates with and assists contractors as needed
• Performs skilled steamfitter work according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes

Division of Facilities Planning & Management, Physical Plant, Heating & Cooling Power Plant

$55.35 Hourly minimum

Craft Workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reduction to the prevailing rate

• 100 hour leave rate: $57.16
• 140 hour leave rate: $56.27
• 180 hour leave rate: $55.35

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

• Minimum five (5) years working on industrial chillers

• Driver’s license that’s Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
• Familiarity with both electric and turbine-driven condensing chillers
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification (A 608 Type III or higher, or equivalent)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent - Preferred

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