General Maintenance Technician

Salary : $39,940.00 - $46,613.00 Annually
Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 15GMT-2123
Department: Public Works - Administration
Division: PW-Facility Maintenance
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description


Performs semi-skilled work in a variety of trades to include carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; work is done in the construction, maintenance, and repair of County buildings, facilities and utilities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing roofing and structural inspections and repairs.


Incumbent must be available to respond to calls for service after normal working hours or on a rotational basis. This position is considered an essential position which requires the individual to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions or as conditions warrant.

Assists with skilled carpentry work as required, to include framing, trim work, and other building maintenance tasks including but not limited to, installing partitions, doors, roofing and painting.


Performs semi-skilled work in the areas of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work to building systems to include lighting, wiring, troubleshooting, and general maintenance; works either independently on more routine work or assists journey or master level trades workers with various projects.


Makes repairs to plumbing such as faucets, and unstopping drains.


Plans and lays out work from blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions.


Plans or assists in planning for major projects; estimates time and materials needed.


Removes old conduits and installs new conduit either independently or as part of a team doing renovation work; assists with installations of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and various facility systems such as generators, power panels, wiring, air handles, and compressors.


Make sure that all related documentation such as work orders, receipts and receiving reports are completed and submitted.


Reviews computerized work order system for assignments and documents labor and materials.


Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks such as changing filters and belts, and lubricating bearings and motors.


Operates motor vehicles and equipment and performs general maintenance, repair, and construction tasks.
Minimum Qualifications


Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by vocational course work, and 2-4 years' experience doing increasingly skilled trades work in one or more areas.


Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.
Supplemental Information


General knowledge of the common terminology, tools, and practices of carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades.
General knowledge of OSHA standards and occupational hazards and safety precautions and procedures common to the skilled trades.
General knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials.
General knowledge of computer graphic software and other related computer aided design software preferred.
Basic use and knowledge of networked computers and common applications such as e-mail, Microsoft Office and asset management software.
Semi-skilled in performing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other drawings.
Ability to plan projects and to estimate time and materials required.

Physical Demands


Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including mechanics' tools, carpenters' tools, electrical tools, plumbing tools, etc. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing between 50-100 pounds. Routinely climb stairs and ladders. Crawling must be done when working in attic spaces. There is a great deal of bending, stooping, standing, and walking.

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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01


Which best describes your level of education?

• No Diploma/GED
• High School/GED
• Some college or technical/vocational training
• College degree or technical/vocational certificate

02


List the name of the certificate program or degree you have completed. If you have not completed a certificate or degree program, list the number of course hours you have completed as of the date of your application.
03


How many years of experience do you have in skilled carpentry work?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

04


How many years of experience do you have working in construction trades other than carpentry?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

05


Select the other construction trades that you have 2 years or more of experience with below. (Check all that apply)

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• HVAC

06


Which of the following services do you have 2 years or more of experience in: (Check all that apply)

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical systems
• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing systems
• Diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems
• Diagnosing and repairing roof leaks and other roof problems
• Repairing/replacing doors, windows, siding and other building components
• None

07


How many years of experience do you have performing general maintenance and repair of buildings and building systems?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

08


How many years of training and/or experience do you have reading and interpreting plans, specifications and blueprints?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

09


Have you had any general OSHA Construction Safety Training?

• Yes
• No

10


List the OSHA Construction Safety Training courses you have completed below. If you have not had this type of training, type "None"
11


Which of the following best describes your experience using computerized work order/asset management systems?

• No Experience
• Some Experience
• Experienced
• Expert

12


Do you have a valid driver's license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

13


If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Additionally, you will be required to be on the division's on-call rotation list. Are you able to comply with these provisions?

• Yes
• No

14


Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No

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