What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
Posting Number:
201101415P
Job Title:
Maintenance Supervisor
Location:
Unassigned or Multiple Locations
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
Minimum of $23.80 per hour. Wage placement will be determined by education and experience beyond the minimum requirements.
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Building Maintenance
Job Summary:
Do you have technical maintenance skills with experience maintaining a wide range of critical building systems? Would you enjoy supporting and mentoring other skilled technicians? If so, Kalamazoo Valley Community College invites you to apply for our Maintenance Supervisor position.
Job Summary
Support the daily completion of maintenance work requests and preventative maintenance, and in addition, assist with oversight of daily work to ensure facilities are accessible, functional, and well-maintained.
Primary Responsibilities
- Participate in hiring, training, and supervising maintenance work through daily systems checks, evaluations, and work orders. Complete required reporting, maintenance records, assist with meetings and recommend technical training needs.
- Operate fire monitoring systems and peripheral devices, use building automation to monitor building conditions, and troubleshoot equipment/appliance failures, perform diagnostics, and resolve deficiencies.
- Work with boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pneumatic/electric actuators, fans, starters, motors, air handlers, pumps, etc.
- Supervise and work alongside a team performing work on high/low voltage distribution and equipment, restore lights and ballasts, maintain and repair hot/cold water systems, preserve the building envelope, and more.
- Provide back-up support for operational coverage, meet contractors, communicate on and respond to urgent maintenance needs, and perform general mechanical maintenance and carpentry work.
- Support other departments with security and public safety measures, materials handling and materials/inventory organization, upkeep of clean environments through custodial processes, and maintaining accessibility and exterior areas/systems through grounds work.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Knowledge of acceptable supervisory practices.
- Knowledge of commercial fire safety systems and monitoring systems.
- Knowledge of safety practices associated with maintenance work.
- Knowledge of carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, painting and HVAC.
- Knowledge of building automation and work order programs.
- Skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing the work of others.
- Skill in balancing multiple assignments and projects.
- Skill in developing instructions and ensuring operational best practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education equivalent to high school diploma and experience equivalent to three years in HVAC, electrical systems and/or related work is required.
- Driver’s license with the ability to drive college vehicles between campuses and supply vendors.
- Ability to acquire a pool operator, pesticide applicator, universal EPA 608, forklift, and aerial platform certifications if requested
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift 50 – 75 pounds
- Must be able to climb ladders and work from heights exceeding 10’
- Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Some evening and weekend work maybe required on a rotational basis with other staff.
Posting Date
04/17/2025
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Please apply online at: jobs.kvcc.edu.
- This position will remain posted until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by May 4, 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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