Title: Facilities Technician - Electrician

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

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Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: CSC General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

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Facilities Overview

The facilities team at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation acts as a safeguard for the Foundation's physical assets and operational continuity. By proactively managing facility systems, the role transforms maintenance from a reactive expense into a strategic advantage that protects the bottom line. Our teams work diligently to ensure that our spaces are safe, functional and properly maintained for staff, guests, community and stakeholders. 

Job Duties

Maintenance & PM: Performs preventive maintenance on electrical systems (elevators, generators) and general facility infrastructure (HVAC, plumbing). Ensures all work follows safety procedures and uses proper PPE.

Repair & Troubleshooting: Diagnoses electrical failures using schematics and testing equipment. Handles system installations, wiring, and multi-trade repairs involving drywall, painting, and fixtures.

Compliance & Safety: Ensures all electrical work meets local, state, and national codes while strictly adhering to OSHA standards.

Documentation: Manages digital records via CMMS, tracking work orders, materials, and SPCC spending logs.

Minimum Qualifications

- Knowledge of electrical systems, generators, elevators.
- Skills in the use of electrical systems diagnostic equipment and hand tools.
- Demonstrated ability to install, repair, and maintain various electrical systems. Such as lighting fixtures and controls, breaker panels, elevators, backup generators, and emergency systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose repair problems using schematics, blueprints and manuals.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, and all weather conditions.
- Experience with or ability to learn BAS controls systems.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work using CMMS

Additional Considerations

Education, training and/or certification in skilled trades would be helpful in this position. 

Experience working in a similar role, or as an electrician or technician would be preferred. 

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: 757-253-4553

Email: leeann.shelhorse@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.