Location: Kalamazoo,MI, USA
Are you mechanically inclined; with problem solving skills, a desire to make systems better, and a focus on maintaining safe and welcoming spaces? Would you like to work in a community focused team setting where your work can be appreciated and impactful? Kalamazoo Valley Community College has anopportunity for you.
Kalamazoo Valley provides a dynamic, welcoming, and supportive work environment where we take pride in our facilities and in supporting our employees. Utility Maintenance Specialists are an important part of our team; ensuring that faculty, staff and students have safe, well maintained and well-functioning facilities in which to learn and work.
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full time Utility Maintenance Specialist; we offer numerous benefits with this position, including:
* Health
* Dental
* Vision
* Life Insurance
* Generous paid time off
* Paid holidays
* State retirement plans
* Paid tuition for Kalamazoo Valley Community College courses
* Use of onsite fitness center
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
* Monitor assigned areas to ensure spaces and equipment are safe, welcoming, and well-maintained.
* Conduct preventative maintenance and assist with repairs to HVAC, lighting, electrical, and other building systems; and perform routine diagnostics to resolve deficiencies.
* Maintain chemical treatment for water systems, such as cooling towers, boilers, ice melt, and more.
* Utilize building controls systems to monitor building environments and to troubleshoot equipment failures.
* Assist in maintaining facilities by: Performing carpentry [e.g., repairing and finishing walls, installing doors and hardware, windows, joint sealing, hanging items on walls, etc.] Perform basic plumbing duties [e.g., installation and repair of faucets, toilets, water supply lines, leaky pipes, etc.] Perform minor electrical duties [e.g., changing lighting ballasts, replacing receptacles & switches, etc.]
* Assist other departments as needed [e.g., custodial units in upkeep of spaces, grounds unit with landscaping/snow removal, materials unit with shipping/receiving/inventory, fork lift operation, building security, etc.]
* Participate in emergency team efforts [e.g., maintain and operate fire/weather monitoring equipment, ensure safe and secure work spaces, contribute to search teams, etc.]
Minimum Qualifications:
Education equivalent to a high school diploma is required.
Experience equivalent to two years experience in building maintenance and/or related work is required.
EPA Universal Refrigerant certification, Pesticide Applicator and CPR certificates are required (or the ability to obtain upon employment).
Also required:
* Familiarity with building automation and computer based work request system.
* Knowledge of basic safety practices followed in maintenance work.
* Knowledge of basic carpentry, electricity, plumbing, painting and heating and air conditioning.
* Skill in troubleshooting, performing and resolving maintenance repairs.
* Skill in performing building and grounds maintenance work.
* Skill in using and operating hand and electrical tools.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical experience is preferred.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 50 - 75 pounds
Must be able to climb ladders
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, first and second shifts available Posting Date 07/01/2024 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu Posting will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by 07/15/2024
Applications will be considered complete for review once all required documents have been uploaded.
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley Community College encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities, circumstances, and characteristics. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.