Job Summary
Join the Housing Facilities team as an HVAC-R Mechanic!
The Mechanical Maintenance team repairs and maintains all mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems in University Housing, serving the residents and guests who live and eat on the UW-Madison campus. This position:
- Assists and guides student workers
- Communicates in English via radio and in person to emergency personnel
- Performs HVAC diagnosis and advanced repair work in a variety of University Housing Buildings in both occupied and vacant spaces.
- Performs duties in a highly diverse student and family housing community, including resident-occupied spaces, as well as in vacant and common areas
- Responds to, and solves urgent or emergency sanitation, temperature, and safety issues in housing and dining units.
- Leads assigned projects and activities to ensure satisfactory performance of mechanical systems
- Coordinates and oversees the work of vendors, outside contractors, and physical plant staff in housing and dining facilities
- Identifies and attends to seasonal and preventative maintenance requirements
- Assists in creating, leading, and participating in a collaborative environment
- Manages facilities records and databases
- Drives vehicles to efficiently transport staff, move supplies, and urgently respond to emergency situations.
- Provides after hours, weekend and holiday coverage as needed
- Provides support and assists as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency
