Facilities Control Specialist

Introduction

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City's residents. If you have a passion for being part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Purpose

If you are a seasoned HVAC professional, consider this unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the comfort and safety of library patrons and staff who visit and work in the City of Milwaukee’s historic Central Library and twelve branch libraries!

The Facilities Control Specialist is responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) System’s Building Control Systems.

Essential Functions

BUILDING SYSTEM OPERATIONS

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and reprogram all building-related systems, including Johnson Controls Metasys Extended Architecture, boiler controls, stand-alone controllers, security, fire-life safety, emergency generator, card access, and lighting panels.

Use building control systems to provide optimal comfort levels and energy efficiencies for the facilities’ occupants.

Oversee the installation of all control and programs.

Oversee the optimization of mechanical, facilities management, and security life systems.

Provide preventive maintenance for the MPL system, including Central Library and twelve branch libraries.

Procure, qualify, and secure bids and award service contracts for vendors for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), security, and fire-life safety systems.

Supervise the commissioning of these systems by vendors and other City employees.

Interpret engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, logic ladders, and sequence of operations to troubleshoot and repair building control systems.

Respond immediately to building maintenance emergencies.

TRAINING

Train mechanics in the proper operation and servicing of electronic control, digital controls, and computer programs.

Train relevant MPL staff on the fire system.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

The Facilities Control Specialist must be willing and able to do the following:

Work weekends, holidays, different shifts, hours beyond the work schedule, and emergency call-ins. MPL Buildings are open to the public from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate exposure to fumes, odors, and gases produced by various equipment and/or chemicals.

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds of material or equipment and more weight with assistance.

Work from ladders and scaffolding.

Work in confined crawl spaces and at considerable heights.

Deal with a wide variety of environmental conditions in the workplace (indoor and outdoor).

Required pre-employment tests include the following:

Physical Exam with Lift test

Vision Exam

Audio-Gram

Drug Screen - Non-DOT

Minimum Requirements

Four years of experience maintaining and repairing HVAC systems for large business buildings.

Two years of experience managing computer control and programming software and troubleshooting electronic systems using schematics, ladder logic, and graphic programming language. May be concurrent with experience above.

Valid Driver’s license and good driving record at time of appointment and throughout appointment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

Section 608 Technician Certification, a.k.a. CFC/EPA (Chlorofluorocarbon Environmental Protection Agency) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

TECHNICAL

Knowledge of building and mechanical preventive maintenance programs.

Knowledge of the operation of heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment.

Knowledge of building automation systems and related controls, including badge access and security systems.

Ability to mechanically operate and understand pneumatic and electric/electrical controls, compressors, and various HVAC equipment.

Ability to read and interpret documents, blueprints, plans, technical specifications, and sequence of operations.

Practical knowledge of mathematics to take measurements, make calculations, and use basic geometry.

Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Ability to operate, program, and use computer software used for facilities management.

Knowledge of and ability to apply safety principles and practices as they apply to the HVAC field.

INTERPERSONAL AND CRITICAL THINKING

Ability to work productively in both on-demand and preventive maintenance work environments.

Verbal communication skills to effectively convey information to other staff and managers.

Customer service skills to assist facility users in resolving building control issues.

Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team environment.

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers, customers, and vendors whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques in the field and resolve problems efficiently.

Ability to use City of Milwaukee resources responsibly.

Situational awareness to maintain alertness, identify potential hazards, and make good decisions.

Current Salary

The current salary range (Pay Range 7LN) is $94,733-$120,936 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $97,575-$124,564.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Onsite Clinic Services

Onsite Employee Assistance Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Long Term Disability Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Tuition Benefits

Paid Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

Flexible Spending Arrangement

Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

Additional Information

Applications can be accessed by visiting

If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or .

The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

EEO Code = 304

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer