Heating Equipment Mechanic

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Heating Equipment Mechanic
Milwaukee County Parks
Hourly Pay: $48.89

Closing Date: 6/28/2026 or upon receipt of 50 applications

Parks Equity Statement: Milwaukee County Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County Parks leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, repair, installation and alteration of HVAC and Refrigeration systems to protect and enhance department assets.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with frequent on call weekends during the heating season. The nature of work requires irregular, unpredictable and particularly long hours.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform HVAC Inspections, Maintenance, Repair and related activities on departmental assets via a service vehicle. Including but not limited to, Steam Boilers, Compressors, Receivers, Condensers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Valves, piping systems, and duct systems.
• Perform HVAC project installation work on steam boilers, hot water boilers, water chillers, pumps, valves, control systems and associated piping systems.
• Perform emergency repairs on HVAC equipment during and outside of scheduled work hours. Routinely on call during the heating season.
• Inspect and maintain all equipment and tools related to the performance of job duties.
• Process purchase requests; inventory supplies; process electronic work orders, review blueprints, building codes and technical manuals; assist with project management; maintain logs; ensure relevant safety codes and regulations are followed.
• Special assignments and projects - Participate on special project teams and communication efforts.
• Ability to properly and safely operate vehicles, welders, recovery equipment, heavy machinery, hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, computers, and general office equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 65 lbs.; and ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Required License/Certification, Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current resident of Wisconsin.
• Valid State of Wisconsin Driver’s License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Journeyman HVAC Service Fitter.
• Competency in repair and diagnosis of HVAC systems.
• Competency in the installation of equipment, piping, and control systems.
• Completed steamfitter or refrigeration apprenticeship with 3 years journeyman experience, or Maintenance tradesman program with 5 years experience and 3 years journeyman experience (At least 5 years of training and 3 years of journeyman experience in total).
• Possession of EPA 608 TYPE 4 Universal CFC Handler Certification.

Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the State of Wisconsin. In accordance with Rule III section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.