Maintenance Technician I (Part-time)

Lake Michigan College; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 23,639 - 33,668; Part time

Job summary

Lake Michigan College is seeking a part-time Maintenance Technician I to perform maintenance duties including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facilities support. The role requires reading/writing skills, a high school diploma, and at least four years of building/facility maintenance experience.

Responsibilities include repairs, preventive maintenance, basic carpentry and set-up for campus events, safety inspections, and collaboration with contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and ability to read and write.
• Four years experience in building/facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, computer-based systems, building and safety codes, audio and light systems, and related equipment.
• Certification or license in applicable trades preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Valid driver\'s license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs major and technical repairs and preventative maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems and equipment.
• Duties include light carpentry, painting, hardware install/repair, and keying.
• Responds to troubleshooting for equipment and system issues and failures.
• Inspects buildings to confirm safety standards.
• Assists third party contractors.
• Sets up technical equipment for on-campus functions.
• Cleans and maintains shops, boiler/chiller rooms, and related areas.
• Participates in preventive maintenance program updates.
• Monitors fire and safety protection systems.
• Operates digital HVAC controls and security systems.
• May train other Facilities workers.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Preventive maintenance

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma

Trade coursework 12 hours

Tools

HVAC equipment

Electrical testing tools

Building management systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician I (Part-time)

Posting Number: 0001057

Reports to: Facilities Engineer

Department: Facilities Management

Classification: Non-Exempt

Full or Part-time: Part Time

Job Summary

Performs maintenance duties including responsibility for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical needs. Provides technical support.

Essential Functions

• Performs major and technical repairs and preventative maintenance duties for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems and equipment.
• Duties include light carpentry work, painting, hardware install and repair, and keying.
• Responds to trouble shooting for equipment and system issues and failures.
• Inspects buildings to confirm safety standards.
• Assists third party contractors.
• Performs technical set up for on-campus college functions including operation of technical equipment.
• Cleans and maintains all areas pertaining to shops, boiler/chiller rooms, penthouses, electrical closets, storage areas, and related equipment.
• Participates in developing and updating preventive maintenance program.
• Works in conjunction with temporary help and clients.
• Provides time-off relief for others within the Facilities Workers Union/MEA/NEA.
• Monitors fire and safety protection systems.
• Operates digital HVAC controls for all buildings and security systems.
• May provide on-the-job training for other Physical Plant employees.
• Ability to calmly thrive under pressure, perform consistently and work with a sense of urgency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

High school diploma required. Demonstrated ability to read and write. Additional twelve hours of coursework in trade related area preferred.

Minimum of four years experience in building/facility maintenance.

Knowledge of operation and repairs of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, computer based systems, building and safety codes, audio and light systems, and related equipment.

Certification or license in applicable trades is preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills required.

Minimum score of 85% as demonstrated on Maintenance Technician Mechanical Aptitude Test (4/5/19) or current State license in an applicable trade.

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, close quarter situations, high and precarious places, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations.

Valid driver's license required.

Salary Range: $20.80

Open Date: 07/06/2026