Facilities Maintenance Utility III - HVAC
Position Title
Facilities Maintenance Utility III - HVAC
Position Type
Classification
Utility III - Maintenance
Department
Facilities
Division
Discipline
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.
Position Summary
Ready to take your career to the next level? Join Kellogg Community College (KCC) as a Utility III-HVAC Technician and become an essential part of a team that maintains a safe and thriving campus environment. Reporting to the Manager of Facilities, this role offers the perfect blend of hands-on technical expertise and fulfilling contributions to a vibrant academic community.
What Sets KCC Apart?
We believe in nurturing your personal and professional growth. At KCC, you won't just work-you'll thrive. Here's how:
• 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.
Why You'll Love This Role
As a Utility III-HVAC Technician at KCC, you'll take pride in using your skilled trade expertise (certified, journeyman, licensed, etc.) to ensure our facilities are functioning at their best. Travel to regional centers to perform utility duties is required. Your responsibilities will include:
• Monitoring and performing preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
• Responding swiftly to immediate safety and emergency conditions, ensuring the well-being of our campus community.
• Tackling general maintenance and repair tasks, including event setups and equipment moves, when specific trade expertise isn't required.
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 up to $35.24) as referenced in the Maintenance Union Michigan AFSCME Council 25, Local 331.06 bargaining agreement.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail [email protected].
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6123536
Projected Hire Date
External Posting Date
03/31/2025
External Closing Date
05/05/2025
External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. EST
Internal Posting Date
Internal Closing Date
Job Duties
Essential Function: HVAC Responsibilities
