Kalamazoo College is a community of students, faculty, staff and alumni who are committed to making an exceptional place to learn, live, and work. Kalamazoo College is committed to a sense of belonging and strives to support inclusivity. Individuals who share similar commitments are invited to apply for employment. Did you know? • Kalamazoo College among the 300 Best Small Employers according to Forbes. • Kalamazoo College offers excellent benefits! • Learn more about Kalamazoo College Position Summary Reporting to the Technical Trades Coordinator, this position is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of various College mechanical and control systems as described below. An individual holding the position of HVAC Technician/General Maintenance is part of the Facilities Management department of the College. Facilities Management’s workload varies from day to day, and occasionally employees will be required to perform work outside of their specific areas of responsibility. Availability for occasional overtime and emergency call-ins is required. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Responsibilities The HVAC Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the HVAC, food service, and other mechanical equipment used to service classroom buildings, office buildings, residence halls, cafeterias, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and indoor swimming pools. A list of the specific equipment and systems for which HVAC Technician/General Maintenance personnel are responsible includes, but is not limited to, air handling units, air filtration systems, fume hoods, exhaust fans, low-pressure steam boilers, hot water boilers, furnaces, variable air volume terminal units, radiant ceiling panels, unit ventilators, water heaters, freezers, coolers, commercial cooking equipment, variable frequency drives, ice machines, steam traps, condensate pumps, hydronic pumping systems, water chillers, energy management systems, fire alarm systems, key card systems, swim pool equipment, water treatment systems, and laundry equipment. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and will also demonstrate many of the following skills, abilities, and characteristics: • An associate’s degree in a related field preferred. • Three or more years experience working on HVAC and related equipment. • Demonstrated competence in the operation, repair and maintenance of HVAC and related equipment. • Strong mechanical, electrical and electronic aptitudes, along with well-developed diagnostic and troubleshooting skills are a must. • Certification for operation of refrigerant recovery systems is required. • Ability to work productively with desktop, laptop and hand-held computers. • Ability to read and understand construction documents and building blueprints. • Ability to read and understand technical manuals and apply this information. • Hands-on experience with direct digital controls and building management systems, particularly Johnson Controls products, is preferred. • The ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, as well as independently without close supervision is crucial. • A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts to support a sense of belonging for all and a working understanding, or willingness to learn, of current issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. • Must be able to drive and must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and a driving record that complies with College policies. • This is a physically demanding position. Requirements include but are not limited to the ability to move between and within campus buildings, to work indoors and outdoors in a full range of weather; to work in a variety of postures for extended periods, occasionally in confined spaces; to use a variety of tools with arms and hands; to lift as much as 75 pounds and push or pull 100 pounds; to climb ladders and work off of roofs and elevated platforms. Application Instructions Applicants are asked to upload a resume and cover letter. A list of references will be requested of semi-finalist candidates. Completed applications received by August 7, 2025, will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed until the positions are filled. The successful candidate will start in mid- September. Benefits Kalamazoo College is proud of offer a robust and reliable slate of benefits. A continued goal is to maximize our benefits while minimizing costs to employees, families, and the College. Medical Insurance ASR Health Benefits Choice of two PPO plans with options for 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 double and family coverage. Employee Dental Costs Vision Insurance ASR Health Benefits Includes options for double and family coverage. Employee Vision Costs Supplemental Insurance Unum Voluntary accident insurance Tax-Advantaged Accounts Burnham & Flower Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Life and ADD Insurance Unum Basic life insurance – Employer paid Voluntary life and ADD – Employee paid Disability Insurance Unum Long- and Short-term disability insurance – employer paid 403(b) Retirement Plan TIAA With automatic eligibility 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 More Details Visit our complete Benefits Guide for more information About Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally regarded liberal arts college, 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. Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. 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See More Details >>States considered: Michigan Role Description This is a 1st shift position. Working within a Reliability Based Maintenance environment, the HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining the company’s heating, ventilating, airconditioning and refrigeration systems. They assemble, install, operate, calibrate, diagnose, dismantle, and repair all types of domestic, commercial, and industrial refrigeration/chiller units, and a wide variety of heating / air conditioning / ventilating systems as well as humidity control and air balance systems. The HVAC Technician will be responsible for the following activities: • Performing preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to HVAC equipment including but not limited to air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, motors, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and compressors. • Operating Building Automation Systems (BAS) and equipment control systems. They are also responsible for staying current with older technologies as well as stateoftheart technologies, such as direct digital control (DDC) systems, etc. • Provides training to other technicians with respect to operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems to maintain the equipment in compliance with company standards, procedures, and government regulations (SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, PSM, etc). • Serves as maintenance advisor to provide input to projects in areas of equipment design, parts and material selection, documentation, testing, problem solving, maintenance requirements, project scope, and followup. • Position requires daily or frequent interaction with Engineering Director, Maintenance Manager, Production Management and Supervision, Engineers, Quality Operations, Maintenance Technicians, Production Operators, Contractors, and Vendors. • Position requires the ability to be on-call periodically during off hours and weekends. • Responsible for priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting, diagnostics, assembly, repair, and a proactive maintenance of systems and equipment in a cost-effective manner. • Responsible for conducting air balancing within the manufacturing spaces to ensure proper air flow patterns. • Conducts testing and certification of HEPA filtration within the classified areas of the manufacturing facility. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Journeyman Certificate with 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or a Technical/Vocational School diploma with 2 – 4 years of related work experience. • Must be certified as a "Universal" technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F through the Proper Refrigerant Practices Program approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. • A valid driver’s license is required for this position in order to operate company vehicles. The HVAC person must be able to pass the test to obtain a Forklift license. • Experience working in the pharmaceutical/bio-technology industry preferred. • Demonstrated knowledge in relevant technical areas. Understanding of GMP manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities preferred. • Cognizance of the state-of-the-art technology in the industry to ensure the company utilizes current technology. • Good communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to interact with all levels of the Zoetis organization. Can articulate issues and solutions to the team. Can produce effective project reports and presentations. • Can analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance. • Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments. Prioritizes own work. Flexible and responsive to changes. • Colleague is frequently exposed to airborne particles and must work near moving mechanical parts and high surface temperatures, chemicals, and non-temperature-controlled environments. The noise level in some work environments can be loud. Use of appropriate PPE is required. • Colleague must not have a known allergy to Penicillin or Cephalosporin due to products manufactured in facility. Full time Regular Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
See More Details >>Job Responsiblities: The right candidate for our HVAC Service Technician will provide high quality customer service Be professional, courteous and respectful to our customers as well as fellow employees Communicate effectively with customers, managers, other HVAC service technicians and dispatchers Honesty and integrity are a must for all our HVAC Service Technicians Participate in an ON CALL duty rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies Our HVAC Service Technician candidate keeps accurate maintenance records of all work performed on equipment Maintain and repair all heating and cooling systems, boilers, AHU's, geothermal, compressors, motor pumps, etc. in a timely manner Identify conditions needing major repair and recommend corrective action to the owner Perform diagnostic troubleshooting of systems to ensure minimum equipment downtime All our HVAC Service Technicians use and follow safety guidelines for tools and equipment Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and climb ladders Must live within 20 miles of Kalamazoo Compensation Package: Competitive pay $18-$35 depending on experience Simple IRA with company match Paid major holidays Paid Vacation On Call Compensation Health, Dental, Vision, AFLAC Company Vehicle Fuel Card I-Pad Flexible schedule Uniform provided Company Bonus Program • All Applications will be handled confidentially Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Experience: • HVAC Service: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Kalamazoo, MI 49048: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Kalamazoo, MI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 5,509 HVAC professionals in Kalamazoo, with an average weekly wage of $1,198. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $62,500 annually for experienced professionals.
