Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About the School

Since 1910, St. Anne's-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne's-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child's potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne's-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

Come join the St. Anne's-Belfield School community!

We are an age 2 through Grade 12 school that seeks to nourish children's innate curiosity and support them in becoming exemplary citizens and visionary leaders. To accomplish this, we seek to hire great people with a passion for educating, serving, and connecting with our vibrant student body.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will report to the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, and assist with all needs of the Facilities Department, including painting, drywall, plumbing work orders, general work orders, assisting with preventive maintenance, and running equipment as necessary. The position will also assist the rest of the facilities team with event setup, snow removal, on-call rotation, and other tasks as assigned. The ability to deliver excellent customer service to faculty and staff is required.

This is a 12-month, 40-hour per week position. Overtime, weekend, and evening work hours will be required. Regular hours for this position will be 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

• Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times
• Regular exposures to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease, odors, and loud noises
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work
• Working with or around machinery with moving parts

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds
• Occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
• Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary
• Working with tools and powered machinery

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Safety best practices and work methods; proper lifting techniques
• Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Safe operation of vehicles and equipment
• Knowledge of plumbing and general facility maintenance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience in facilities maintenance
• Background checks as required
• Valid Virginia driver's license, and clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• Retirement plan & matching program
• Medical & dental insurance
• 5 weeks of paid vacation & sick time
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Discounted ACAC membership
• Tuition reduction & program discounts for children enrolled at the School
• Free after-care for children enrolled at the School
• Free admission to Virginia Discovery Museum for employees and families

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