Facility Technician (RO)

Salary: $33.66 - $38.19 Hourly
Location : Royal Oak Campus
Job Type: Maintenance
Job Number: 202400155
Division: Mechanical Systems & Plant Ops
Opening Date: 04/07/2025


Summary of Purpose
Responsible for the repair and upkeep of the college physical plant and facilities performing a variety of architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, maintenance and boiler operator assignments. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment.

Typical Duties
This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:

1. Operates and maintains air handlers, unit ventilators, and other HVAC equipment.
2. Operates and maintains chillers, cooling towers, chilled water pumping systems, and refrigeration equipment.
3. Operates and maintains boilers, heat exchangers, heating water pumping systems, and related equipment.
4. Tests water properties and treats closed loop systems and cooling towers with water treatment chemicals.
5. Repairs plumbing, lighting, electrical, and door hardware.
6. Maintains compliance with fire regulations and OSHA requirements.
7. Utilizes building automation/DDC system to operate equipment efficiently.
8. Assists in construction and renovation of buildings.
9. Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment.
10. Performs all other related maintenance and repair duties, as assigned.
11. Welds or brazes, as required.
12. Performs other duties, as assigned.
13. Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Ability to perform repairs on a wide variety of plumbing, lighting, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment efficiently
• Ability to maintain appropriate safety standards
• Ability to direct others
• Ability to weld to the satisfaction of the supervisor or have successfully completed an Oakland Community College credit welding course

Minimum Education and Experience
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.


EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of documented, directly related work experience.


LICENCES: High Pressure Boiler Operator's license or Stationary Engineer license. Must also possess and maintain a current and valid Michigan driver's license. Level: Group II
We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.


See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time
Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
  • Free preventive services on every plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
• There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

• TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

• 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Voluntary Benefits

• Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
  • Free preventive services on every plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

• Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*


Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees

*Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.

Contact Information:
01


Do you have four (4) or more years experience in the role or a similar role of the job that you are applying for?

• Yes
• No

02


This position requires a valid driver's license. Do you hold a current and valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess a High Pressure Boiler Operator license?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a Stationary Engineer License?

• Yes
• No

05


Please indicate which of our campuses you are available to work at. (You may select more than one).

• Auburn Hills
• Highland Lakes
• Orchard Ridge
• Southfield
• Royal Oak

Required Question