Kalamazoo College is seeking a reliable and motivated Facilities Support team member to help meet the day-to-day logistical and general labor needs of campus operations. This position reports to the Architectural Trades Coordinator and plays an important role in supporting a wide range of facilities management activities.
Facilities Management work varies daily, and team members may occasionally be asked to assist outside their primary areas of responsibility. Flexibility, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are essential.
Occasional overtime and emergency call-ins are required. Work assignments may vary based on operational needs. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The hourly rate will be determined at the time of offer. Apply via Indeed
In this role, you will:
- Move and deliver materials both on and off campus
- Move, assemble, and arrange furniture
- Set up and support campus events based on a daily schedule
- Perform basic grounds maintenance tasks
- Assist with waste management activities
- Support interior and exterior maintenance alongside skilled trades staff
- Respond to varying daily work assignments within Facilities Management
- Use a computerized maintenance management system to receive and track work orders
- Communicate professionally using college email
You’re a great fit if you have:
We’re seeking someone with a high school diploma or equivalent. Ideal candidates also bring:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrate strong attendance, reliability, and dependability
- Communicate clearly and follow written and verbal instructions closely
- Are comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Are adaptable and willing to take on a variety of tasks
- Have basic technology skills and can learn systems for tracking work orders
- Hold a valid Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Take pride in supporting campus operations and contributing to a positive team culture
- Are physically capable of performing demanding work in a variety of environments
This is a physically demanding role that requires the ability to:
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Move throughout campus buildings and grounds
- Lift up to 75 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds
- Climb ladders and work from roofs or elevated platforms
- Work in a variety of positions, including confined spaces
- Use tools safely and effectively
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.
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
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for single, double, and family coverage. No network means that any dental provider is permissible.
Employee Dental Costs
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for single, double, and family coverage. No network means that any vision provider is permissible.
Employee Vision Costs
Unum
Voluntary accident insurance – Employee paid
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance – Employee paid
Burnham & Flower
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Unum
Basic life insurance – Employer paid
Voluntary supplemental life insurance – Employee paid
Unum
Long- and Short-term disability salary continuation – employer paid
TIAA
With an employer contribution and an employer match
Behavioral Health Services
Available to all employees and their household members at no cost
Acrisure Benefits Group
Assistance in navigating complex employee benefit situations at no cost
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Intentional community-building efforts
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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.
