Title: Maintenance Technician
State Role Title: Trades Technician I
Hiring Range: $40,500 - $50,000
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Southwest VA Higher Educ Ctr
Location: Southwest VA Higher Ed Center
Agency Website: www.swcenter.edu/employment
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, a GREAT PLACE, doing GREAT THINGS, because of GREAT PEOPLE, is seeking applicants to fill a Maintenance Technician position. This is a full-time/salaried position with benefits.
Examples of benefits provided include paid time off that includes 13 holidays, annual leave, sick and personal leave. Other leave may be available based on eligibility and includes parental leave, military leave, civil and work-related leave, and school assistance and volunteer service leave. Membership in the Virginia Retirement System, access to medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance, along with prescription drug coverage. An employee assistance program is available, as are flexible spending accounts, premium rewards, and wellness programs. Group life and optional life insurance is also available. The Center also offers an educational assistance program that provides assistance for college/university tuition once program eligibility requirements are met. Employment may also qualify the employee to receive student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional benefit information is available at https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position is located in the Maintenance Department and is primarily responsible for performing routine and daily maintenance tasks to ensure the facility operates safely and efficiently. The position may require responding to building emergencies or snow removal outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
This position will be responsible for all landscaping, snow removal, HVAC, general maintenance, including drywall and painting, repair, and preventative work throughout the facility. The role includes handling support calls and ensuring timely responses to maintenance requests. In addition, this position will assist with electrical and plumbing tasks as needed. The individual is expected to maintain the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the facility, while also providing customer classroom support when required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Considerable experience and knowledge of maintenance and facility support activities.
• Must possess the physical ability to lift moderate to heavy weight and climb ladders.
• Possess the ability to bend and walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Possess the ability to work outdoors in hot or cold conditions.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and comprehend directions and instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Effective computer and technology skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Additional Considerations
• Considerable experience in the maintenance field.
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.
You may apply for this position at jobs.virginia.gov. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. More information is also available at www.swcenter.edu/employment.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 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 application form, 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.
“The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force”.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information
Name: Taris Harmon
Phone: 804-332-1654
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.