Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician (Part-Time)
Kalamazoo Nature Center (KNC)
Schedule: ~24 hours/week (Friday–Sunday, 8-hour days)
Pay: $16.00 – $18.00/hour (based on experience)

Support Nature—From Behind the Scenes

Looking for a hands-on role where your work makes a real impact? The Kalamazoo Nature Center is hiring a Facilities Technician to help keep our spaces clean, safe, and ready for visitors, programs, and events.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to support conservation and community connection—without needing a background in education or research.

What You’ll Do

• Open and close buildings and grounds
• Clean and maintain visitor and staff spaces
• Perform basic groundskeeping (mowing, trimming, snow removal)
• Set up and tear down for events and programs
• Travel to nearby KNC sites for cleaning and light maintenance
• Operate equipment (mowers, leaf blowers, etc.)
• Help ensure facilities are safe, functional, and welcoming

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with maintenance, facilities, or similar hands-on work preferred
• Ability to operate basic equipment (or willingness to learn)
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Comfortable working both independently and on a team
• Friendly, professional attitude
• Valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work in all seasons
• Physical role (lifting up to 50 lbs, standing/walking for long periods)
• Occasional evenings, holidays, and on-call responsibilities

Benefits

• Paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• Additional KNC perks

About KNC

The Kalamazoo Nature Center is a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring people to care for nature. Our 1,500-acre campus includes forests, prairies, and 15+ miles of trails, welcoming thousands of visitors each year.

Apply today and help create a welcoming space where people can connect with nature.