Maintenance Technician

Kalamazoo College; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Intentional community-building efforts

Getting settled information

Job summary

Kalamazoo College is seeking a Maintenance Technician to help keep our campus running smoothly by performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks.

You will perform upkeep of campus buildings, equipment, and grounds, handle light plumbing, electrical, HVAC support, and carpentry, repair drywall and appliances, and assist with landscaping and event setups while collaborating with the Technical Trades team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of experience in building or property maintenance or related trade.

Responsibilities

• Perform general upkeep of campus buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Complete light plumbing, electrical, HVAC support, and carpentry tasks.
• Repair drywall, paint, and handle general carpentry needs.
• Conduct major appliance repairs.
• Assist with landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Manage waste and recycling tasks.
• Move furniture and support event set-ups.
• Complete daily tasks and assigned work orders under the Technical Trades Coordinator.
• Collaborate with Technical and Architectural Trades teams on planned maintenance.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively.
• Work independently and maintain a clean work area after tasks.

Skills

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC support

Painting

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Basic math

Communication

Organizational skills

Maintenance software/user systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years in building or property maintenance or related trade

Tools

Maintenance management system

Basic computer skills

Job description

Kalamazoo College is seeking a Maintenance Technician to play a key role in keeping our campus running smoothly by performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks.

In this role, you will:

• Perform general upkeep of campus buildings, equipment, and grounds
• Complete light plumbing, electrical, HVAC support, and carpentry tasks
• Repair drywall, paint, and handle general carpentry needs
• Conduct major appliance repairs
• Assist with landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Manage waste and recycling tasks
• Move furniture and support event set-ups
• Complete daily tasks and assigned work orders under the Technical Trades Coordinator
• Collaborate with Technical and Architectural Trades teams on planned maintenance
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively
• Work independently and maintain a clean work area after tasks

You're a great fit if you have:

We're seeking someone with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience in building or property maintenance, or a related trade.

Ideal candidates bring:

• Experience with lighting and basic electrical repair
• Skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and appliance repair
• Mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and basic math skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort using a maintenance management system
• A valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation
• A commitment to safety and the ability to work overtime or respond to after-hours emergencies

Preferred (but not required) qualifications include HVAC experience or certifications (NATE or EPA 608), purchasing or budgeting experience, and a background in waste management or grounds operations.

If your skills align with many of these areas and you're excited about contributing to our team.

Why Kalamazoo College?

Join a nationally recognized liberal arts institution dedicated to belonging, inclusivity, and experiential learning.
Enjoy excellent benefits , a vibrant campus community, and all that the Kalamazoo region has to offer.

Kalamazoo College is proud of offer a robust and reliable slate of benefits. A continued goal is to maximize our benefits while minimizing costs to employees, families, and the College.

Medical Insurance

• ASR Health Benefits
• Choice of two PPO plans with options for single, double, and family coverage. Includes prescription drug benefits. Robust support for behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and chronic condition management.
• Employee Health Costs

Dental Insurance

• ASR Health Benefits
• Includes options for single, double, and family coverage. No network means that any dental provider is permissible.
• Employee Dental Costs

Vision Insurance

• ASR Health Benefits
• Includes options for single, double, and family coverage. No network means that any vision provider is permissible.
• Employee Vision Costs

Supplemental Insurance

• Unum
• Voluntary accident insurance – Employee paid
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance – Employee paid

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

• Burnham & Flower
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

• Unum
• Basic life insurance – Employer paid
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance – Employee paid

Disability Insurance

• Unum
• Long- and Short-term disability salary continuation – employer paid

403(b) Retirement Plan

• TIAA
• With an employer contribution and an employer match

Employee Assistance Program

• Behavioral Health Services
• Available to all employees and their household members at no cost

Benefits Concierge

• Acrisure Benefits Group
• Assistance in navigating complex employee benefit situations at no cost

Additional Benefits and Perks

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Intentional community-building efforts
• Getting settled information

More Details

• Visit our complete Benefits Guide for more information

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.