Airport Steamfitter - Temperature Control

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Steamfitter - Temperature Control

Milwaukee County Mitchell International Airport

Hourly Pay Rate: $37.73 - $56.60

Closing Date: 9/8/2026 or upon receiving 50 applications.

Job Summary: To maintain, repair and install the equipment and systems that heat, cool and ventilate the facility. Building codes require that we maintain standards to occupy the facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair, and install HVAC system controls - Maintain, repair and install digital and pneumatic controls. Maintain and repair boiler and chiller controls.
• Maintain, repair and install fluid system lines - Maintain, repair and install hot and chilled water, vapor, gas and other fluid system lines.
• Estimate jobs - To estimate the costs of material and labor needed for jobs.
• Maintain inventory - To maintain a proper inventory of repairs parts and tools necessary to complete commonly performed jobs.
• Read blueprints and inspect projects done by others - Read blueprints and construction documents to perform repairs and also to comment on proposed projects. To assist engineering department during inspections of completed projects.

Required Education, License and Experience:

• Must be a current resident of the State of Wisconsin at time of application.
• A valid state of Wisconsin driver's license at time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.
• High School diploma or GED and/or Completion of Steamfitter Apprenticeship.
• At least (4) Four years of experience, which includes 2 years of maintenance and repair of control systems.     
• Class 2 Airport Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift, carry up to 60 lbs. and push, and pull up to 60 lbs.
• Applicants must successfully undergo a criminal history background check to establish security

clearance for Milwaukee County facilities and maintain this clearance throughout employment.

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

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.