Title: General Trades Technician

State Role Title: Trades Technician II

Hiring Range: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmusuems.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Facilities Technicians support the Jamestown‑Yorktown Foundation by performing a wide range of skilled trades and maintenance duties that ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all facilities across multiple campuses. This role completes repairs and preventive maintenance in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and general building systems, while also assisting grounds and custodial teams as needed. Responsibilities include conducting roof and drainage inspections, maintaining clean and safe work areas, supporting special events, documenting vehicle use, and communicating safety concerns or resource needs to management. As a designated employee, the technician participates in the on‑call rotation, responds to emergencies and inclement weather, adheres to all safety procedures, and provides timely support to other trades and operational teams to uphold the organization’s mission and facility standards.

Minimum Qualifications

 Skilled in the use of electrical and manual tools related to the duties of the position.
 General knowledge of building maintenance and other skilled trades principles such as repair and replacement of basic electrical, HVAC and plumbing fixtures, basic carpentry skills, and small equipment and engine repair, etc.
 Demonstrated abilities to: work with a variety of people, communicate orally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.
 Ability to read manuals, blueprints and drawings.
 Ability to work from heights, ladders or scaffolding, in confined spaces, and varying climates.
 Must be able to lift weights up to 75 lbs.
 Valid Virginia driver's license required.

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

Contact Information

Name: Lee Ann Shelhorse

Phone: 757-253-4042

Email: hr@jyf.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.