Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianMontgomery County Public Schools in Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician position that is available in our division.The Maintenance Technician is required to perform a variety of tasks in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment of all MCPS property within the county to maintain a condition of operating excellence. The Maintenance Technician works as part of a team to make repairs, internal and exterior in carpentry; door hardware and keying; installation, maintenance and repair for Mortise, deadbolts, cylinder locks, classroom locks, padlocks, file cabinet locks and student locks; plumbing, painting, masonry, grounds maintenance, HVAC, and within skill level, help all other maintenance personnel when needed.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentAbility to follow written and oral directionsPossess effective mechanical aptitudePossess a working knowledge of mechanical and carpentry toolsAbility to perform basic math skillsAbility to maintain a safe work environmentAbility to work in adverse weather conditionsAbility to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength on a continual basisAbility to cooperate with other staff membersMust be dependable and punctualPreferred Qualifications:Career and Technology Education courses in carpentry, machining, and/or automotive repairBenefits:Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverageAmeritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lensesDelta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and familiesCarilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their familiesGenerous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more. Date: Open until filledEEO Statement:The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services.The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073(540) 382-5100