Position Summary

This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of various College mechanical and control systems as described below. An individual holding the position of HVAC-R Technician/General Maintenance is part of the Facilities Management department of the College and reports to the Technical Trades Coordinator. Facilities Management’s workload varies from day to day, and occasionally employees will be required to perform work outside of their specific areas of responsibility. Availability for occasional overtime and emergency call-ins is required.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The hourly pay rate will be determined at the time of offer.

Responsibilities

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the HVAC, food service, and other mechanical equipment used to service classroom buildings, office buildings, residence halls, cafeterias, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and indoor swimming pools.

A list of the specific equipment and systems for which HVAC Technician/General Maintenance personnel are responsible includes, but is not limited to, air handling units, air filtration systems, fume hoods, exhaust fans, low-pressure steam boilers, hot water boilers, furnaces, variable air volume terminal units, radiant ceiling panels, unit ventilators, water heaters, freezers, coolers, commercial cooking equipment, variable frequency drives, ice machines, steam traps, condensate pumps, hydronic pumping systems, water chillers, energy management systems, fire alarm systems, key card systems, swim pool equipment, water treatment systems, and laundry equipment.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and will also demonstrate many, but necessarily all, of the following skills, abilities, and characteristics. If you think your skillset could contribute to our departmental program, please still apply.

• High school graduation or equivalent degree required; associates degree/certificate in a related field.
• Three or more years experience working on HVAC and related equipment.
• Demonstrated competence in the operation, repair and maintenance of HVAC and related equipment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and electronic aptitudes, along with well-developed diagnostic and troubleshooting skills are a must.
• Certification for operation of refrigerant recovery systems is required.
• Ability to work productively with desktop, laptop and hand-held computers.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents and building blueprints.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and apply this information.
• Hands-on experience with direct digital controls and building management systems, particularly Johnson Controls products, is preferred.
• The ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, as well as independently without close supervision is crucial.
• Must be able to drive and must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and a driving record that complies with College policies.
• This is a physically demanding position. Requirements include but are not limited to the ability to move between and within campus buildings, to work indoors and outdoors in a full range of weather; to work in a variety of postures for extended periods, occasionally in confined spaces; to use a variety of tools with arms and hands; to lift as much as 75 pounds and push or pull 100 pounds; to climb ladders and work off of roofs and elevated platforms.

Benefits

About Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college known for rigorous academics and offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.

The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities. The city is home to the Kalamazoo Promise, which covers up to 100% tuition and fees at Michigan colleges, universities, and trade schools for graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. To provide a safe and secure educational environment, Kalamazoo College conducts criminal background reviews on all people who receive an offer of employment. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.