Air Balancer

About the Air Balancer Position:

The Air Balancer position falls within UW-Madison's Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant Department. The incumbent in this role will collaborate closely with digital control specialists, air balancers, fume hood program, and mechanical system experts to optimize the performance of complex mechanical systems across campus.

The primary duties of this role include recommissioning, field work, project development, fault detection analysis, mechanical design, fume hood program management, and other methodologies on a wide range of mechanical systems. This position involves extensive field work focused on troubleshooting and developing solutions for mechanical issues related to facility maintenance.

This position is a full-time position with a 100% FTE.

Ongoing/Renewable

Hours generally scheduled Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays may be required for this position.

About Facilities Planning & Management:

The Division of Facilities Planning& Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.
Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/

Additional Information:

This position may require working in or around animal facilities on campus. Those working in or around animal facilities are required to complete an annual safety training and personnel medical evaluation form to gain clearance. Some areas have additional requirements for entry, including a TB test with negative results and measles titer test. We will provide trainings that will address hazards as well as how to safely perform job duties by, for example, following signage and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Identifies, troubleshoots, triages, and escalates system problems, equipment malfunctions and repair needs

• Receives, prioritizes, and responds to service requests according to established timelines and policies

• Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs building control systems and related equipment according to established policies and procedures

• Collaborates with and assists contractors as needed

• Performs scheduled preventative and routine maintenance and documents activity on equipment and systems to ensure optimal and safe operation

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant, Digital Controls Shop

$43.00/hour minimum

The minimum hourly rate for this position is $43.00, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

For a summary of benefits, please see this link, University Staff 2025 Benefits Summary, for more information.

• Two (2) years of experience in a position as a Test, Adjust and Balance (TAB) technician
• TB test with negative results and measles titer test
• Experience with mechanical systems, facility maintenance/construction, electronics or controls, or related areas
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of proper safety precautions appropriate to the construction trades

• Two (2) years experience with testing, adjusting, and commissioning fume hoods

• Associate's Degree (Preferred, not Required); Related Technical Field
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred, not Required); Mechanical Engineering

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume

-Letter of Qualifications (Cover Letter)

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. This is ideal place for you to share how your qualifications and experience will translate to this position and showcase your unique talents. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Please note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Passion Malotky, passion.malotky@wisc.edu, 608-890-1852

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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