What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Kalamazoo College?
Kalamazoo College is seeking a Maintenance Technician to play a key role in keeping our campus running smoothly by performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks. Apply via Indeed
In this role, you will:
- Perform general upkeep of campus buildings, equipment, and grounds
- Complete light plumbing, electrical, HVAC support, and carpentry tasks
- Repair drywall, paint, and handle general carpentry needs
- Conduct major appliance repairs
- Assist with landscaping and grounds maintenance
- Manage waste and recycling tasks
- Move furniture and support event set‑ups
- Complete daily tasks and assigned work orders under the Technical Trades Coordinator
- Collaborate with Technical and Architectural Trades teams on planned maintenance
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively
- Work independently and maintain a clean work area after tasks
You’re a great fit if you have:
We’re seeking someone with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience in building or property maintenance, or a related trade. Ideal candidates bring:
- Experience with lighting and basic electrical repair
- Skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and appliance repair
- Mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving ability, and basic math skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Basic computer proficiency and comfort using a maintenance management system
- A valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation
- A commitment to safety and the ability to work overtime or respond to after‑hours emergencies
Preferred (but not required) qualifications include HVAC experience or certifications (NATE or EPA 608), purchasing or budgeting experience, and a background in waste management or grounds operations.
If your skills align with many of these areas and you’re excited about contributing to our team, we encourage you to apply.
Why Kalamazoo College?
Join a nationally recognized liberal arts institution dedicated to belonging, inclusivity, and experiential learning. Enjoy excellent benefits, a vibrant campus community, and all that the Kalamazoo region has to offer.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Choice of two PPO plans with options for single, double, and family coverage. Includes prescription drug benefits. Robust support for behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and chronic condition management.
Employee Health Costs
Dental Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for single, double, and family coverage. No network means that any dental provider is permissible.
Employee Dental Costs
Vision Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for single, double, and family coverage. No network means that any vision provider is permissible.
Employee Vision Costs
Supplemental Insurance
Unum
Voluntary accident insurance – Employee paid
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance – Employee paid
Tax-Advantaged Accounts
Burnham & Flower
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance
Unum
Basic life insurance – Employer paid
Voluntary supplemental life insurance – Employee paid
Disability Insurance
Unum
Long- and Short-term disability salary continuation – employer paid
403(b) Retirement Plan
TIAA
With an employer contribution and an employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Behavioral Health Services
Available to all employees and their household members at no cost
Benefits Concierge
Acrisure Benefits Group
Assistance in navigating complex employee benefit situations at no cost
Additional Benefits and Perks
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Intentional community-building efforts
Getting settled information
More Details
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About Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college known for rigorous academics and offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.
The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities. The city is home to the Kalamazoo Promise, which covers up to 100% tuition and fees at Michigan colleges, universities, and trade schools for graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools.
Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. To provide a safe and secure educational environment, Kalamazoo College conducts criminal background reviews on all people who receive an offer of employment. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.
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