Maintenance Technician

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
$27/hour or more DOE - In addition to being located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE offers a competitive compensation package including base pay; PTO; 13 paid staff holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans;
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
1025 North Broadway (Show on map)
Apr 14, 2025
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician - Your Destination Career Starts Here! Are you looking for a rewarding career where your skills and dedication make a real difference every day? MSOE has the perfect opportunity for you! Milwaukee School of Engineering is seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team, overseeing the maintenance of 16 buildings spread across 22 acres in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Our campus is a unique blend of modern, aging, and historic buildings-including office buildings, academic buildings, residence halls, apartments, athletic fields, and parking lots. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our campus remains a safe and comfortable environment for students, staff, and faculty. You'll monitor, operate, maintain, and repair a variety of building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting impact! About Us MSOE is a private university with a history dating back to 1903 in the Milwaukee area. Our employees are passionate about delivering a customer-focused university experience built on our dedication to our students, staff and faculty and the community around us. The culture at MSOE is unique and driven by our core values - Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Stewardship. Come join our community and be a part of building the leaders of tomorrow. Location Downtown Milwaukee, WI Pay Hourly pay starts at $27/hour based on experience Schedule Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm Ability to work overtime and be on an on-call rotation Why Work for MSOE? Willing to train / Paid training A consistent full-time schedule Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance plans available Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) 13 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Retirement plan with up to 6% match and immediate vesting Educational benefits are available for employees' spouse and/or dependents On-campus fitness center available FREE of charge for all employees Employee parking in MSOE lots downtown at a reduced cost Summary of Duties Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair systems and equipment to keep our buildings running efficiently. Perform regular preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns and ensure consistent performance. Respond promptly to maintenance requests and ensure minimal disruption to daily campus operations. Collaborate with the facilities team to support work orders and projects in a variety of areas including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, snow removal, grounds and more. Keep working area safe, wear and/or use appropriate safety equipment and tools, and abide by established safety policies and procedures. Physical Demands Must be able to use a ladder, areal lift platform and all maintenance related equipment and tools. Must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds. Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, frequent walking, etc. as job may require. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Qualifications High School diploma or GED Experience preferred in one or more of the following core competencies: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry. If you're ready to be part of a supportive team and grow your career in a place where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward finding your destination job. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment. Job Code: 222