STEAMFITTER - REFRIGERATION (PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY)

• Installs, repairs, inspects, maintains, tests, modifies, etc. a variety of heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), commercial natural gas, compressed air, control and oil systems and related components and equipment.
• Installs, repairs, inspects, maintains, tests, modifies, etc. a variety of piping systems related components and equipment including but not limited to: refrigerant, steam, condensate, vacuum, water, commercial natural gas, compressed air, control air, etc.
• Installs, repairs, inspects, maintains, tests, modifies, etc. direct digital control, electric and pneumatic control systems, components and equipment.
• Erects and works from scaffolding, ladders, air lifts, bucket trucks, etc.
• Navigates and monitors Computerized Maintenance Management Software system (preferably AssetWORKS) for trade related work orders, budget targets, etc.
• Operates and maintains various equipment related to the trade.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $53.22 per hour

Applications for the position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources no later than Sunday, November 17, 2024. A current resume MUST be attached to the completed application. Hire is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification (as required/applicable). Non-MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming degrees (as required/applicable). No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

*If you are a military veteran or if your spouse is a military veteran, please also attach a copy of your DD214 form

THE SELECTION PROCESS: evaluations will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

• Ability to work mandatory overtime hours as required, whether given advanced notice, or called-in to perform emergency duties
• Exposure to dust, dirt, general construction debris, hazardous materials, etc. that may require the use of respiratory protection.
• Exposure to loud noises that may require the use of hearing protection devices.
• Exposure to confined spaces that may require special rigging, harnessing, etc.
• Work at heights on various types of support equipment, including scaffolding, swing stages, bosons chairs, extension and step ladders, needle beam scaffolding, etc. that may require special harnessing and fall protection equipment.
• Roof work that may require special fall protection equipment, such as personal fall arrest systems (PFAS).
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, crawling, etc.

• Exposure to work environments as previously indicated
• Ability to climb and work at heights at or above 70 feet in all weather conditions
• Ability to move objects weighing 100 lbs. or more
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 70 lbs.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Education in JCI and Siemens direct digital control systems, preferred.

• Valid State of Wisconsin Motor Vehicle operator's license and availability of properly insured personal vehicle at time of appointment and throughout employment.
• Certification in the EPA Asbestos Abatement Training Program (O&M) within 6 months of appointment ^{Note 1}
• Silica Awareness Training within first month of appointment. ^{Note 1}
• Certification in the Lead Safe Renovator Training Program within 6 months of appointment. ^{Note 1}
• Scaffolding User / Erector Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. ^{Note 1}
• Fall Protection Competent Person Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. ^{Note 1}
• Completion of additional assigned Safety and Health training within 6 months of appointment: ^{Note 1}
  • Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Training
  • Hazard Communication Training
  • Personal Protective Equipment Training

• Ability to perform previously indicated Essential Functions/Core Competencies.
• Must have a working knowledge of and skill in navigating a Computerized Maintenance Management Software system (preferably AssetWORKS)
• Knowledge of and skill in designing and preparing schematics of (HVAC) systems
• Knowledge of and skill in installing, repairing, maintaining checking, testing and modifying:
  • Steam, vacuum, condensate system, components and related equipment
  • Hot water systems, components and related equipment
  • Industrial and commercial gas, oil systems, components and related equipment
• Advanced knowledge of and skill in installing, repairing, maintaining checking, testing and modifying refrigeration and air conditioning systems, components and related equipment including but not limited to; air- and water-cooled chillers, DX split air handlings, rooftop units, water cooled units, water- and air-cooled walk-in freezer/coolers and stand up freezer/coolers.
• Working knowledge of various types of pneumatic, electric and direct digital control (DDC) systems and components.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office software, preferred.
• Knowledge and aptitude in soldering and silver soldering copper tubing and coils.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare field reports as required.
• Knowledge of various types of support equipment, including scaffolding, swing stages, bosons chairs, extension and step ladders and needle beam scaffolding.

• Works effectively to install, repair, modify, inspect, test and maintain; all components of heating and cooling systems, commercial gas, oil and boiler/burner equipment, various types of control systems with an emphasis on refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Designs and draws schematics for steam, hot water, refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Plans and oversees project details, determines methods to follow, assures completion of projects in accordance with contract documents (plans and specifications) and time constraints.
• Estimates and documents material and labor costs associated with work orders and projects.
• Construct and/or erect (under the direction of a Competent Person) various types of support equipment, including scaffolding, swing stages, bosons chairs, extension and step ladders and needle beam scaffolding.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best-qualified candidates.