Job Description

Skilled HVAC Technician

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

The Skilled HVAC Technician position is primarily responsible for the safe, comfortable, and economical operation of the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (H.V.A.C.), and plumbing systems throughout Cranbrook Educational Community and for the installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains boilers and related equipment.
• Prepares all boilers for summer inspection and accompanies an inspector on her/his rounds.
• Maintains plumbing for heating and cooling related equipment, including that associated with the hot water system, campus fountains, and the water wheel.
• Maintains ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Maintains and repairs irrigation system (including water lines) controls back flow prevention equipment.
• Performs routine safety checks on all H.V.A.C. and plumbing equipment; repairs or replaces as necessary.
• Performs miscellaneous duties associated with H.V.A.C. and plumbing equipment; repairs or replaces as necessary.
• Performs miscellaneous duties associated with H.V.A.C. or plumbing work.
• Maintain and monitor inventory records for H.V.A.C. shops.
• Maintains boiler and water treatment.
• Responsible for the knowledge of asbestos abatement procedures.
• Must be aware of proper procedures to use when encountering suspected asbestos containing material to avoid personal exposure, contamination of job site, and exposure of facility occupants to asbestos.
• Installs and maintains DDC temperature control systems.

Requirements:

• Valid Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum two years’ experience in mechanical, plumbing, heating, or related technical area.
• Must possess or attain Low Pressure Boiler License within one year in the position.
• Ability to obtain Asbestos Abatement Certificate.
• Must possess CFC (Refrigerant) Reclaiming License.
• Michigan Mechanical Contractors License in applicable classification(s) preferred.

The following full-time position is currently available: Monday – Friday, 11am – 7:30 pm

• $29.05 base pay rate/ per hour
• $1.00/ per hour shift premium for working the second shift
• $1.00/ per hour license stipend for obtaining the Low-Pressure Boiler License (must possess within one year).
• Total $31.05/ per hour

Note: Additional compensation is available based on other licenses/certifications obtained.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer match. We also offer generous paid time off, 14 paid holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit a resume.