Facilities Technician, I

Salary: $44,382.34 Annually
Location : 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400260
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia. Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 26,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond. Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County's exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public-school system.

Description


The Goochland County department of General Services is accepting applications for a Facilities Technician to perform routine, semi-skilled buildings and grounds maintenance work for County buildings.

Essential Functions
• Performs routine repair, maintenance, and custodial services needed for County facilities and buildings.
• Cleans, paints, and performs basic maintenance tasks on all parks, concession stands, restrooms, and indoor department facilities.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance tasks related to all indoor and outdoor facilities including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• Interprets building blueprints, related schematics, and diagrams to perform routine maintenance.
• Inspects and maintains all building systems, such as HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical.
• Interprets and operates building automation that controls building systems and security.
• Installs and repairs Ballasts, Lighting, and electrical wiring.
• Operates mechanical systems such as chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, and heaters. • Performs periodic testing of diesel generator equipment and fire protection systems.
• Completes routine maintenance tasks such as machinery cleaning, plumbing repairs, lighting/filter replacement, and painting.
• Cleans gutters.
• Delivers, assembles, and relocates office furniture as needed.
• Interacts with staff, contractors, and others to complete projects.
• Performs special event preparation and breakdown, and street sign repair and installation.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and building construction.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and manuals.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment desired.
• Ability to utilize asset management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use or to learn how to use a variety of equipment and tools needed to make repairs and maintain equipment.
• Ability to operate a variety building maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform physical labor in extreme temperatures and conditions for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is heavy work, which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move object. Tasks may require the ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: : balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, bending, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping, handling, and grasping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors and requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate citizens, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.

Education, Experience and Training
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Additional training in a technical program preferred;
• Experience in the use of power and hand tools;
• Prior working experience preferred;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Virginia Driver's License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements.
• Must pass an employment background check to include criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening
As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested.

Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local laws.
Goochland County Government offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, vacation and sick leave as well as retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Goochland County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of Goochland County, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website atore information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at


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