HVAC Technician Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 5, 2026. Cranbrook scores B on the Alion truth index.
HVAC Technician Specialist
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 HVAC Technician Specialist is primarily responsible for the installation, repair and modifications of the direct digital controls that communicate with building management systems. This position is also 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 (CEC) and for the installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Install, repair, and modify direct digital controls that communicate with building management systems.
- Maintain heating and cooling related equipment.
- Perform safety checks on HVAC equipment.
- Maintain water chemistry and associated controls to chillers, make up water, softeners, boilers, and deprecators tanks.
- Maintain condenser and evaporator tubes on chillers.
- Maintain valve controls and steam injectors.
- Maintain air handlers, pumps and motors using variable frequency drives.
- Operate, modify, and command points on CB Hawk, Niagara, Apogee, Honeywell and Metasys database control networks.
- Monitor and operate the administrative level password protocols of building management systems.
- Coordinate alarm points and notifications to electronic specialist for safe operation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Valid Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
- Five years’ experience in mechanical, heating, or related technical area.
- Must possess a Universal Refrigeration Certification Card (EPA 608).
- Must possess a Mechanical Contractor License; preference is with at least five classifications.
This is a full-time position. The rate of pay is $32.72/hour, the shift is Monday-Friday, 11am - 7:30pm.
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 and cover letter.