Utility Maintenance Specialist

Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is seeking a Utility Maintenance Specialist to join its community-centered team. The role includes maintenance and repair of various systems to ensure a safe and well-functioning campus environment. The ideal candidate should possess mechanical skills, problem-solving abilities, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in building maintenance is required.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant certification and CPR certification required or to be obtained.
• Knowledge of basic safety practices followed in maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems.
• Monitor and maintain safe and welcoming spaces.
• Assist in emergency team efforts and other departments as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Building Maintenance

Carpentry

Basic Plumbing

Electrical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

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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 will be appreciated and impactful? If the answer to these questions is "Yes," then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have an opportunity for you.

Kalamazoo Valley is looking for a Utility Maintenance Specialist for second shift. Individuals in this position provide maintenance and limited repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems. They may also serve as emergency area leaders. Here at the college, we provide our employees with a dynamic, welcoming and supportive work environment where we take pride in our facilities. 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.

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 difficulties.
• 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.]; performing basic plumbing duties [e.g., installing and repairing faucets, toilets, water supply lines, leaky pipes, etc.]; performing minor electrical duties [e.g., changing lighting ballasts, replacing receptacles and 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., maintaining and operating fire/weather monitoring equipment, ensuring safe and secure work spaces, contributing to search teams, etc.].
  
  

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.
  
  

Other notes

• This position may be called in after hours, on rotation with other maintenance staff.
  
  

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).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 50 - 75 pounds.

Must be able to climb ladders.

Work Hours: 2nd shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Posting Date 06/19/2025 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 prior to July 6, 2025.
  
  

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. 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.

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