Building Services Technician

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled repair activities, operates small and heavy equipment; maintains buildings and grounds. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment. Supervision received is general in nature using established procedures and general objectives. Works closely with other professionals in a team approach.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC c.edu.

• Inspects, repairs physical plant equipment.
• Operates and maintains boilers, valves, pumps, and related equipment.
• Repairs and replaces locks including removal, installation, and repair of cylinders.
• Operates swimming pool chlorination equipment as required to purify water in swimming pool.
• Operates and maintains air handling systems, air conditioning systems, and related equipment, including fans, motors, controls, and pumps.
• Operates and maintains sewerage disposal systems, including pumps, motors, and other related equipment.
• Drives school vehicles; performs minor maintenance of vehicles as required.
• Removes snow, ice, and debris from walkways and parking areas.
• Maintains and tends outside grounds to include mowing, watering, planting, mulching, trimming grass, flowers, bushes, and trees.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing, piping, fixtures, vehicles and equipment including company vehicles; lawn and snow equipment.
• Unloads, loads, delivers, and/or moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment; sets up designated areas for special events and meetings.
• Maintains and repairs indoor/outdoor lighting.
• Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating and makes minor repairs to doors, windows, outside equipment, lights, motors, valves, fans, pumps, faucets, drains, traps, filters, shades, desks, chairs, and other equipment.
• Attends in-service training, workshops and other educational activities as required or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

This position supports the Department of Facilities Services and is available to start as soon as possible.

High school diploma or G.E.D. and three (3) years of experience in building maintenance and repairs.

Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

include cultivating innovation, optimizing work processes, ensuring accountability, collaborating effectively, demonstrating interpersonal savvy, communicating effectively, instilling trust, maintaining a customer focus, being action-oriented, valuing differences, investing in self-development, and showing compassion.

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance work.
• General knowledge of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, electrical, water sewerage and control systems, and the tools and equipment used for repair and maintenance.
• General knowledge of the mechanical devices, valves, booster pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, and control system switches.
• General knowledge of related safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures.
• Ability to operate and maintain all equipment in a…