Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician (00050)

State Role Title: Trades Technician II

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $17.00 hourly

Pay Band: 2

Agency: New College Institute

Location: New College Institute

Agency Website: https://newcollegeinstitute.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

New College Institute (NCI) is a premier center of learning that provides access to academic degrees, credentials and professional learning experiences in high quality learning environments.

An exciting employment opportunity is available for a Trades Technician II who possesses a foundational understanding of various building trades experience in carpentry, plumbing, or electrical and knowledge of the basic procedures, techniques and proper use of hand tools and materials in those trades. The Trades Technician will follow policies and procedures for the management and upkeep of NCI buildings and grounds to ensure facilities meet all local and state requirements for safety and access of the buildings. This position is considered part-time with no benefits and not to exceed an average of 29 hours per week, and located at New College Institute in Martinsville, Virginia.

Job Summary/Objectives: The part-time Trades Technician II position will be responsible for performing duties such as but not limited to assisting with completing tasks for preventative maintenance and upkeep on alarm and security systems, mechanical equipment, vehicles, and on equipment inventory; performing landscaping duties to include maintaining outdoor areas such as sidewalks, garden beds, courtyards, and removing landscape debris; executing carpentry, plumbing ,and electrical, and HVAC tasks; and installing and repairing flooring, drywall, and other structural elements. This position will also be responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of common areas, elevators, stairwells, lobbies, and hallways; washing walls, partitions, furniture, baseboards and other surfaces; regularly vacuuming and mopping floors; operating specialized equipment such as floor buffers, scrubbers, carpet shampooers, leaf blowers, pressure washes and extractors to ensure floors and exterior areas are well maintained; daily removal and disposal of trash/recycling; and cleaning interior and exterior glass walls and windows. The Trades Technician II will also assist with thoroughly cleaning and restocking restrooms and assist with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen appliances and surfaces as needed.

The incumbent of this position will also be responsible for following a maintenance schedule and updating the schedule as maintenance tasks are completed; assisting management with ensuring facility inspections run smoothly, and assisting management with securing all required facility licenses and certifications as needed. The incumbent of this position must also report maintenance or landscape issues and hazard and respond to cleaning request to address spills and other emergency maintenance needs.

Minimum Qualifications

· A work history demonstrating knowledge of and experience performing building/grounds maintenance tasks or performing work in the construction trades.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to provide customer service as needed to students, faculty staff, customers, and other stakeholders.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to read, write, and understand and follow instructions
· Experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities to use a computer to perform basic computing tasks (send/receive email, etc.)

Additional Considerations

· Knowledge of and or experience in commercial cleaning and ability to operate custodial equipment, including floor buffers, carpet cleaners, and other associated cleaning equipment.
· Possession of related trade certifications in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and groundskeeping desirable.
· CPR & First-Aid Certification desirable.
· Possession of a valid driver’s license desired but not required.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years or older and must be able to pass a drug and criminal history check, if required. Must be available to work evenings and weekends from Monday thru Saturday. Must possess the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., for extended periods, bend, stoop, and stand or walk for extended periods of time and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates MUST apply online at Home (virginia.gov). State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

NCI is an EQUAL Employment Opportunity employer and conducts all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, political affiliation, genetics, disability, or any other non-job characteristics, according to state and federal law and policy. Veterans or disabled veterans will receive extra consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-292-6482

Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.