Marquette University
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number NA01413
Position Information
Position Title Maintenance Mechanic
State WI
Employment Status Full Time
Position Status Regular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position Type Staff
Job Family Facilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction
# Hours Per Week 37.5
Position Overview
Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including
medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with 8% university match once eligible, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!
For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide .
Maintenance Mechanics ensure our campus building systems operate properly by performing maintenance and repairs on heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, plumbing, kitchen and other mechanical/electrical systems, equipment and components.
Our Maintenance department has a robust professional development program that has a compelling record of growing skillsets and careers. This is your next opportunity to join a department and an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing a wide range of training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
Duties and Responsibilities Monitor, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems, equipment and controls to assure optimum efficiency and performance. Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on various systems, components and equipment. Provide startup, shutdown and operational service, calibration, and operational logs, for heating and cooling equipment and associated components. Inspect, test and record results of emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, emergency lighting, exit lighting, smoke alarms andvarious life/safety systems. Perform minor plumbing & electrical repairs when directed. Keep equipment, tools and mechanical areas clean and orderly. Maintain detailed records on paper and in maintenance management software. Work a scheduled rotation with other mechanics to cover occasional alternative shifts, weekends, and Holidays. Respond to emergency requests regarding HVAC and life/safety systems. Adhere to all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out procedures, MSDS safety warnings, required personal protection equipment, and OSHA requirements. Advise supervisor of any unsafe work conditions or situations.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school diploma or GED Three years professional experience in relevant building or mechanical/equipment maintenance Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record Abilities:
Work at heights using ladders and aerial work platforms such as boom lifts (60' max) scissor lifts, and telescoping lifts Pass a standard half face mask respirator Fit-Test, and work for extended periods in the associated environment/working conditions for internal fan plenum and coil cleaning Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn computerized tasks quickly and effectively Knowledge:
repair, maintenance, and operational principles of relevant building systems and components control systems' strategies and layouts relevant federal, state and local codes and regulations relevant occupational hazards and safety precautions and procedures written work orders, checklists, manuals, specifications, material safety data sheets, diagrams, sketches, floor plans, and controls sequences of operations
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Participation in technical training courses involving HVAC is desirable.
Department Facilities Planning & Management
Posting Date 08/20/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Posting Details
Posting Number NA01413
Position Information
Position Title Maintenance Mechanic
State WI
Employment Status Full Time
Position Status Regular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position Type Staff
Job Family Facilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction
# Hours Per Week 37.5
Position Overview
Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including
medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with 8% university match once eligible, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!
For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide .
Maintenance Mechanics ensure our campus building systems operate properly by performing maintenance and repairs on heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, plumbing, kitchen and other mechanical/electrical systems, equipment and components.
Our Maintenance department has a robust professional development program that has a compelling record of growing skillsets and careers. This is your next opportunity to join a department and an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing a wide range of training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
Duties and Responsibilities Monitor, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems, equipment and controls to assure optimum efficiency and performance. Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on various systems, components and equipment. Provide startup, shutdown and operational service, calibration, and operational logs, for heating and cooling equipment and associated components. Inspect, test and record results of emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, emergency lighting, exit lighting, smoke alarms andvarious life/safety systems. Perform minor plumbing & electrical repairs when directed. Keep equipment, tools and mechanical areas clean and orderly. Maintain detailed records on paper and in maintenance management software. Work a scheduled rotation with other mechanics to cover occasional alternative shifts, weekends, and Holidays. Respond to emergency requests regarding HVAC and life/safety systems. Adhere to all safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out procedures, MSDS safety warnings, required personal protection equipment, and OSHA requirements. Advise supervisor of any unsafe work conditions or situations.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school diploma or GED Three years professional experience in relevant building or mechanical/equipment maintenance Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record Abilities:
Work at heights using ladders and aerial work platforms such as boom lifts (60' max) scissor lifts, and telescoping lifts Pass a standard half face mask respirator Fit-Test, and work for extended periods in the associated environment/working conditions for internal fan plenum and coil cleaning Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn computerized tasks quickly and effectively Knowledge:
repair, maintenance, and operational principles of relevant building systems and components control systems' strategies and layouts relevant federal, state and local codes and regulations relevant occupational hazards and safety precautions and procedures written work orders, checklists, manuals, specifications, material safety data sheets, diagrams, sketches, floor plans, and controls sequences of operations
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Participation in technical training courses involving HVAC is desirable.
Department Facilities Planning & Management
Posting Date 08/20/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.