Skilled HVAC Technician

Cranbrook•Bloomfield Hills, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skilled HVAC Technician is primarily responsible for the safe, comfortable, and economical operation of Cranbrook Educational Community’s heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems, as well as the installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment. The role maintains boilers and related equipment, including preparing boilers for summer inspection and accompanying the inspector. It also maintains plumbing for heating and cooling equipment, hot water systems, campus fountains, the water wheel, ventilation and air conditioning systems, irrigation systems and water lines, and backflow prevention equipment. The technician performs routine safety checks and repairs or replaces HVAC and plumbing equipment as needed; maintains and monitors HVAC shop inventory records; and maintains boiler and water treatment systems. The role installs and maintains direct digital control (DDC) temperature control systems. The technician must understand asbestos abatement procedures and follow appropriate precautions when encountering suspected asbestos-containing material to avoid personal exposure, job-site contamination, and exposure of facility occupants. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Compensation is $29.05 per hour base pay, plus a $1.00-per-hour second-shift premium and a $1.00-per-hour stipend upon obtaining the Low-Pressure Boiler License within one year, for a stated total of $31.05 per hour. Additional compensation is available for other licenses or certifications obtained. Cranbrook offers medical, dental, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, retirement programs with employer match, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, and employee discounts.

Requirements

Valid Michigan driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
At least two years of experience in a mechanical, plumbing, heating, or related technical area.
Must possess or obtain a Low-Pressure Boiler License within one year in the position.
Ability to obtain an Asbestos Abatement Certificate.
Must possess a CFC (Refrigerant) Reclaiming License.

Nice To Haves

Michigan Mechanical Contractors License in applicable classification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate HVAC and plumbing systems safely, comfortably, and economically throughout Cranbrook Educational Community.
Install and maintain mechanical equipment.
Maintain boilers and related equipment; prepare boilers for summer inspection and accompany an inspector on inspection rounds.
Maintain plumbing for heating and cooling equipment, including hot water systems, campus fountains, and the water wheel.
Maintain ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Maintain and repair irrigation systems, including water lines, and controls for backflow prevention equipment.
Perform routine safety checks on HVAC and plumbing equipment and repair or replace equipment as needed.
Perform miscellaneous HVAC and plumbing work.
Maintain and monitor HVAC shop inventory records.
Maintain boiler and water treatment systems.
Install and maintain DDC temperature control systems.
Follow appropriate procedures when encountering suspected asbestos-containing material to prevent exposure and contamination.