Facility Technician Apprenticeship

Facility Technician Apprenticeship

Salary

$32.78 Hourly

Location

Highland Lakes Campus (Waterford)

Job Type

Maintenance

Job Number

202300020

Division

Facilities Operations

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Shift Days/Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary of Purpose

Under the direction of the Chief of Campus Facility Operations; the Facility Technician apprenticeship will develop the skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities for the repair and upkeep of the college physical plant and facilities performing a variety of architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and maintenance assignments. This employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment

Typical Duties

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 when required

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Ability to perform repairs on a wide variety of plumbing, lighting, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment efficiently with direction.
• Ability to maintain appropriate safety standards.
• Ability to follow directions from others.

Minimum Education and Experience

Complete (or have completed) one of the two following pre-qualification paths:

1. Successfully complete three (3) HVAC classes at Oakland Community College on the employees own time from list below:

• HVA1114 - Introduction to Refrigeration
• HVA1150 - Basic Principles of HVACR Control
• HVA1210 - Domestic and Commercial Refrigeration
• HVA1220 - Commercial Refrigeration II
• HVA1310 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Design I
• HVA1430 - Residential and Commercial Control Systems
• HVA1610 - Heating Technology I
• HVA1630 -Heating Technology II
• HVA1650 - Troubleshooting Air Conditioning
• HVA1800 - Advanced Controls
• HVA1390- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Design II
• HVA2510 - Direct Digital Controls

2. Possess a High Pressure Boiler License from the City of Detroit or from the City of Dearborn

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

• The College 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: hr@oaklandcc.edu

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires a valid drivers license. Do you hold a current and valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you completed or are you currently enrolled in a HVAC program?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources

Address 2900 Featherstone Rd.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326

Phone 248-341-2022

Website https://www.oaklandcc.edu/