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Facilities Maintenance Utility III - HVAC

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

Work Schedule

This regular, full-time, maintenance position will work Monday through Friday, 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. with possible extended hours for emergency situations. RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following See job duties below. Position Summary Reporting to the Manager of Facilities, the Utility III-HVAC Technician effectively and efficiently, maintains college facilities by performing skilled trade services that need to be performed by a qualified (certified, journeyman, licensed, etc.) staff member. They monitor and perform preventive and corrective maintenance as required. Travel to regional centers to perform utility duties is required. The technician provides quick response to immediate safety and emergency conditions. When specific trade requirements are not required, they perform general maintenance and repair duties. Duties may include performing special set-ups for meetings and other events, as well as moving furniture and equipment.

At KCC, we believe in nurturing both your professional growth and personal well-being. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports a balanced life, allowing you to thrive both on and off campus.

Benefits Include :

  • Generous Vacation Time : Start with 13 vacation days to recharge and pursue your passions.
  • Ample Paid Holidays : Enjoy 15 paid holidays each year to celebrate and relax with loved ones.
  • Comprehensive Sick Leave : Rest easy with 12 sick days available to take care of your health.
  • Floating Holiday : Customize your time off with one floating holiday each year.
  • Summer Fridays : Delight in three-day weekends during June and July, giving you extra time for summer adventures and relaxation.

Join us and experience the difference that a balanced work life can make!

Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis. KCC Equity Statement At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by :

  • Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
  • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
  • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
  • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
  • Physical Demands The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward up to 75 pounds. Ability to work from heights (on ladders, scaffolds, and platforms). Moving heavy equipment, materials, structures, and furniture.

    Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations. Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency.
  • Completion of Journeyman Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) certification (with appropriate trade school certifications and completion of apprenticeship training) OR LARA-licensed Mechanical Contractor OR five or more (5 ) years of continuous experience, qualifications, and ability to independently service, install and maintain commercial, industrial, and / or residential HVAC equipment.
  • Refrigeration Transition and Recovery, EPA Section 608 Type III or Universal Certification (please attach proof of certificate).
  • Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted and insurable driver’s license, pass the college-approved Safe Drivers course, and able to drive a vehicle.
  • Possess basic computer competence.
  • Ability to work from heights (on ladders, scaffolds, and platforms), stand for long periods, and move and lift heavy equipment, materials, structures, and furniture.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a valid forklift license and safely and correctly operate a forklift.
  • Able to effectively communicate and work in a public environment with a diverse population.
  • Demonstrated experience working with chillers, boilers, air handlers, hydronics, and / or VFDs.
  • Demonstrated experience working with manuals, diagrams, blueprints, project layouts, specifications, and troubleshooting.
  • Preferred but not Required

  • Training, certification, and experience with building management systems, preferably Trane.
  • OSHA 10 and / or 30 Certifications.
  • Demonstrated experience performing maintenance in one of the following : school / college / university, plant, or similar industrial environment.
  • Proposed Salary According to the published maintenance salary schedule, Classification Utility III, (2024-2025 hourly rates $26.25 – $35.24) as referenced in the Maintenance Union Michigan AFSCME Council 25, Local 331.06 bargaining agreement.

    Benefits

    Our faculty and staff are our most valuable resource and therefore our benefit package and salary scales are competitive. To attract and retain the highest quality employees, our insurance, which includes medical and prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, starts on your first day of employment with Kellogg Community College.In addition to competitive pay, Kellogg Community College offers full medical, vision and dental benefits to all administrative, support, faculty and maintenance staff. In addition, these employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a generous leave package, as well as free KCC tuition for themselves and dependents, tuition reimbursement for educational advancement and a host of other optional incentives and discounts., TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTH CARE

    Salary : $26 - $35

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